On 16 October 2020, TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, published an update on Parliamentary activity for the higher education sector. Guidance: Guidance for higher education providers…
Suzi StephensonOctober 16, 2020
The University of Hertfordshire, a TIGA accredited university, has achieved first place in the Rookies for their BA and MA Games Art and Design Courses, for the second year running.…
Suzi StephensonOctober 13, 2020
The Prime Minister has made a statement in the House of Commons to provide an update on measures designed to restrict the spread of COVID-19 in England. The key announcements…
Suzi StephensonOctober 12, 2020
On 9 October 2020, the Minister of State for DCMS, Caroline Dinenage MP, outlined the steps the Government is taking to support the growth of the digital economy. Her full…
Suzi StephensonOctober 12, 2020
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP, has today expanded the Job Support Scheme (JSS), to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result…
Suzi StephensonOctober 9, 2020
On 8 October 2020, the Government updated their official statistics on apprenticeship starts covering the provisional full 2019 to 2020 academic year and the latest number of apprenticeship service commitments.…
Suzi StephensonOctober 9, 2020
On 7 October 2020, as part of a Westminster Hall debate on online harms, Caroline Dinenage MP, the Minister of State for DCMS, made a statement on the upcoming online…
Suzi StephensonOctober 9, 2020
On 8 October 2020, the Government published information on Government schemes for employers considering hiring employees or offering work experience. A range of government programmes, some of which offer financial…
Suzi StephensonOctober 9, 2020
Nottingham-based mobile games developer gives full support to 10th edition of Europe’s biggest video games industry awards. October 9th 2020, Nottingham UK - Lockwood Publishing Ltd, creator of social mobile…
Suzi StephensonOctober 9, 2020
The Welsh Government have opened their eligibility checker, which will enable businesses to see if they can access the third phase of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF). The Eligibility Checker for…
Suzi StephensonOctober 8, 2020
Following a successful webinar last week with the ICO regarding the Age Appropriate Design Code, the ICO have provided further resources as requested by attendees. The slides from the webinar…
Suzi StephensonOctober 8, 2020
On 28 September 2020, the government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to undertake a study of the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) immigration route. The Chair of the MAC, Professor Brian…
Suzi StephensonOctober 8, 2020
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, are encouraging businesses and TIGA members to complete their online survey on how they are preparing for the end of the EU…
Suzi StephensonOctober 6, 2020
On 1 October 2020, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) launched a public consultation on its draft Statutory guidance, which details how it will regulate and enforce data protection legislation in…
Suzi StephensonOctober 6, 2020
On 2 October 2020, the Welsh Government’s fund to support creative freelancers affected by COVID-19 opened. Freelancers working in the cultural and creative sectors in Wales are now able to…
Suzi StephensonOctober 5, 2020
On 2 October 2020, the Government published on how businesses can claim the Government’s Job Retention Bonus. The bonus is designed to support employers across the country who have kept…
Suzi StephensonOctober 5, 2020
Independent game studio Supermassive Games is sponsoring the TIGA Awards for the 5th year in a row. This year’s TIGA awards are going virtual, and you can join for free across…
Suzi StephensonOctober 5, 2020
2020 has been a year of exceptional achievement for Universally Speaking, and it is with great anticipation and pleasure that US joins other game sector leaders in sponsorship support of…
Suzi StephensonOctober 2, 2020
On 1 October 2020, TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, published an update on Parliamentary activity for the higher education sector. TIGA's summary of OECD Education at…
Suzi StephensonOctober 1, 2020