On 23 September 2021, the Government launched its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. The Government has stated that the strategy will help to cement the UK’s position as a global…
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK’s video games industry, today revealed the shortlist for the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2021. TIGA’s awards recognise outstanding students, education providers and…
A significant milestone has been reached in bringing next-generation internet speeds to the whole of the UK. New figures from ThinkBroadband suggest that over half of UK homes and businesses…
Yesterday, Monday 20th September, the Department for International Trade (DIT) announced a new package of measures designed to benefit the creative industries. The announcement comes as part of DIT’s new…
On 19 September 2021, the Government announced that The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will become the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The move comes as…
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK’s video games industry, today revealed 30 of the UK’s best graduates and post-graduates in games. Each of the students was nominated by their…
The Department for Education has today announced an online service to be rolled out immediately will make it easier for large employers that pay the Apprenticeship Levy to spend their levy funds.…
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a consultation on data reform. Launched on 10 September 2021, the wide-ranging consultation focuses on proposed changes to the…
Leeds, UK, 9th September, 2021 - XR Games today announced that it is joining TIGA; the network for games developers and digital publishers, and the trade association representing the video…
On 6 September 2021, members of the House of Commons debated the future of BTECs and the Government’s newly proposed T-Level qualifications. The debates, which were held as part of…
The government has today set out reforms that aim to allow businesses to access skilled talent from abroad quicker and easier. The reforms build upon the launch of the points-based…
On 26 August, the UK announced its intention for a new multi-billion pound global data partnership with the US, Australia and the Republic of Korea. The Government will prioritise striking…
Following a transition year, The Children’s Code of Conduct comes fully into force on 2 September 2021. The Age Appropriate Design Code is a data protection code of practice for…
HM Revenue and Customs have published their Official Statistics on the Creative industries for August 2021. Statistics are provided on the number of productions claiming tax relief, the amounts of…
The Government has announced that £50 million will be invested in colleges, schools and sixth forms delivering T levels across England from 2022. This will improve and expand teaching spaces…
An Ipsos MORI study has found that Innovate UK grant support has created jobs and new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK. According to a recent study from…
In round 6 of talks, New Zealand and the UK have provisionally closed nine chapters and one annex, demonstrating that significant progress has been made. A free trade agreement could…
Ofcom has published it’s 2021 Media Nations Report which keeps track of viewing and listening habits across the UK. The report, published by annually by the communications regulator, shows an acceleration…
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU): BSc (Hons) Computer…
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU): BSc (Hons) Computer Games…