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Invitation to ICO survey

The Information Commissioner’s Office, the ICO, are conducting research to support organisations on information rights and data. They are also seeking to explore organisations’ awareness of recent changes to regulation.…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 27, 2021

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The Minister for Digital and Culture responds to a written question on EU travel for UK creative workers

On 25 January 2021, Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister for Digital and Culture, answered a written question on the Government’s policy on enabling UK creative workers to travel to the EU…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 26, 2021

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The Minister for Employment responds to a written question on the Kickstart Scheme

On 25 January 2021, Mims Davies MP, Minister for Employment, answered a written question on the current number of jobs created by, placements started at, and applications made to the…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 26, 2021

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TIGA responds to the DfE’s consultation on post-16 qualifications at level 3

On 21 January 2020, TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, responded to the Department for Education’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 3. TIGA’s membership includes universities…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 26, 2021

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ICO requests help from games businesses to draft Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) is in the process of developing a product specification for a mobile app gaming ‘Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)’. The ICO is keen to work…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 25, 2021

Industry News

Skills for Jobs White Paper published by the Government

The Government released its Skills for Jobs White Paper, on 21 January 2021, setting out a series of measures looking to transform post-16 education and training. The White Paper details…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 22, 2021

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The Government publishes Written Answer on Turing Scheme

On 15 January 2021, the Government published two Written Answers about its replacement for the Erasmus+ scheme, the Turing Scheme. Taiwo Owatemi MP, Labour member for Coventry North West, and…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 19, 2021

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TIGA Summary: the UK’s New Immigration System

TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, has produced a review of the UK’s new post-Brexit immigration system. TIGA’s summary of the new immigration system has been tailored…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 18, 2021

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TIGA reviews the UK-EU Trade Deal against its 8 priorities for the video games industry

On 18 June 2020, TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, published its UK-EU trade deal paper setting out the priorities for the video games industry in a…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 15, 2021

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TIGA Research Shows UK Video Games Industry on Course for Growth In 2021

TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, released a Business Opinion Survey (BOS) today which shows that while the industry is set for a year of growth, less…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 13, 2021

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ERA figures show games market exceeding £4 billion for the first time

New Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) figures show that for the first time the UK games market has exceeded £4 billion in revenue. In 2020, the games market increased by 14.5…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 12, 2021

Industry News

The Public Accounts Committee has published a report on improving broadband and has said that digital inequality is compounding economic inequality

On 8 January 2021 the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report on Improving Broadband. The Committee has run an inquiry into the Department for Digital, Culture,…

Suzi StephensonJanuary 11, 2021

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The UK Internal Market Bill becomes law

On Thursday 17 December, the UK Internal Market Act received Royal Assent. The UK Internal Market Act establishes 2 principles (the Market Access Principles) that apply to goods and services.…

Suzi StephensonDecember 18, 2020

Press Releases

The Government extends furlough, and confirms Budget date for 3 March 2021

Today, on 17 December 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has extended the furlough scheme until the end of April 2021, with the Government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages.…

Suzi StephensonDecember 17, 2020

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Ensuring personal data flows freely from the EU/EEA to the UK

The Business Secretary, Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, has urged businesses to ensure that they can lawfully receive data from clients and businesses in the EU from 1 January 2021.…

Suzi StephensonDecember 16, 2020

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TIGA’s Summary of the Government’s full response to Online Harms White Paper

On 15 December 2020, the Government published their full response to the Online Harms White Paper. TIGA have produced a summary of the key aspects of the response relevant to…

Suzi StephensonDecember 15, 2020

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£165 million in repayable finance offered to support country’s most iconic cultural organisations

On 9 December 2020, £165 million was offered to organisations including the National Theatre, Southbank Centre, English National Opera and the Royal Shakespeare Company, who will be supported by major…

Suzi StephensonDecember 11, 2020

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DCMS publish creative industries official statistics, highlighting that the video games industry contributed £2.9bn to the UK economy in 2019

On 10 December 2020, DCMS publish creative industries official statistics highlighting that the video games industry contributed £2.9billion to the UK economy in 2019. Other key findings include: Of the…

Suzi StephensonDecember 11, 2020

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The CMA publishes advice to Government on new regulatory regime for tech giants

On 8 December 2020 the CMA issued advice to Government on the design and implementation of the UK’s new pro-competition regime for digital markets. The advice was provided and produced…

Suzi StephensonDecember 8, 2020

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The CMA publishes report on the state of competition in the UK

A report, Commissioned by the Chancellor and the Business Secretary, has been published by the CMA analysing how well competition is working across the UK economy. The key take-home points…

Suzi StephensonDecember 4, 2020

TIGA Press Releases & Games Industry News

Invitation to ICO survey

The Minister for Digital and Culture responds to a written question on EU travel for UK creative workers

The Minister for Employment responds to a written question on the Kickstart Scheme

TIGA responds to the DfE’s consultation on post-16 qualifications at level 3

ICO requests help from games businesses to draft Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)

Skills for Jobs White Paper published by the Government

The Government publishes Written Answer on Turing Scheme

TIGA Summary: the UK’s New Immigration System

TIGA reviews the UK-EU Trade Deal against its 8 priorities for the video games industry

TIGA Research Shows UK Video Games Industry on Course for Growth In 2021

ERA figures show games market exceeding £4 billion for the first time

The Public Accounts Committee has published a report on improving broadband and has said that digital inequality is compounding economic inequality

The UK Internal Market Bill becomes law

The Government extends furlough, and confirms Budget date for 3 March 2021

Ensuring personal data flows freely from the EU/EEA to the UK

TIGA’s Summary of the Government’s full response to Online Harms White Paper

£165 million in repayable finance offered to support country’s most iconic cultural organisations

DCMS publish creative industries official statistics, highlighting that the video games industry contributed £2.9bn to the UK economy in 2019

The CMA publishes advice to Government on new regulatory regime for tech giants

The CMA publishes report on the state of competition in the UK

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