The Government has unveiled a new legislative programme which is set to “revolutionise skills and training opportunities.” The new laws were announced in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech; TIGA’s summary of which…
Suzi StephensonMay 13, 2021
The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) have this week released data that shows that Gaming is officially the UK’s most successful entertainment sector of the 21st century. ERA’s research further shows…
Suzi StephensonMay 12, 2021
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has identified the key policy announcements in today’s Queen’s Speech, which can be accessed here, and has provided a briefing…
Suzi StephensonMay 11, 2021
The Public Accounts Committee has released a report which states that the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund will need an overhaul if it is to contribute to achieving Government Research and…
Suzi StephensonMay 4, 2021
TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, has today published a Parliamentary activity update for the education sector. Written Answers and Statements: Skilled Workers Department for Education 8…
Suzi StephensonApril 29, 2021
Today, 28 April 2021, it has been announced that the European Parliament has voted with a large majority in favour to grant consent to the agreement setting the rules of…
Suzi StephensonApril 28, 2021
The European Union’s Commission has proposed a variety of new laws to control the actions of online platforms, including ‘Big Tech’ companies like Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. According to…
Suzi StephensonApril 28, 2021
In September 2020, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) was commissioned by the government to undertake a study of the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) immigration route. The study aims to advise on…
Suzi StephensonApril 27, 2021
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and the British Film Institute (BFI) have launched a one-year pilot fund; the £7 million UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF). The fund…
Suzi StephensonApril 27, 2021
TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, is inviting you to share your opinions on Research & Development (R&D) tax reliefs. TIGA is focused on strengthening the video…
Suzi StephensonApril 27, 2021
Unreal Engine has officially opened its Early Access program for MetaHuman Creator. MetaHuman Creator is a cloud-based app that empowers you to create photorealistic digital humans in minutes. MetaHuman Creator…
Suzi StephensonApril 23, 2021
On 20 April 2021, Jesse Norman, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, responded to a written question on video games tax allowances. The question, which was asked by Labour MP for…
Suzi StephensonApril 22, 2021
On 20 April 2021, Kevin Foster, Minister for Future Borders and Immigration, responded to a written question on migrant workers in the video games industry. The question, which was asked…
Suzi StephensonApril 22, 2021
On 19 April 2021, Gillian Keegan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, responded to a written question on video games qualifications. The question, asked by Labour MP…
Suzi StephensonApril 20, 2021
On 19 April 2021, Caroline Dinenage, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, responded to a written question on TIGA’s proposal for a video games investment fund (VGIF). The question,…
Suzi StephensonApril 20, 2021
As we cautiously open up from lockdown, and very much hope that this is the last time, a huge effort is being made to work out what we need to…
Suzi StephensonApril 19, 2021
The Social Mobility Commission exists to see a UK where the circumstances of one’s birth do not determine outcomes in life. Whether your business focuses on gaming, performance arts, film…
Suzi StephensonApril 16, 2021
TIGA, the games industry trade association, is pleased to announce the re-accreditation of the following games courses at Sheffield Hallam University: BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Games Re-accreditation – awarded …
Suzi StephensonApril 14, 2021
On 8 March 2021, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, Lord in Waiting at the House of Lords, responded to a written question concerning what discussions the Government has had with…
Suzi StephensonApril 9, 2021