UK Government Pumps £380M into Creative Industries

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Big boost for UK creatives!

The UK Government is injecting £380 million into the creative sector as part of a new Industrial Strategy. Annual investment is set to rise from £17B today to £35B by 2035. Key highlights include:

A new freelance champion to advocate for creative freelancers.

£150M allocated to support regional creative businesses outside London.

Focus on upskilling, R&D, and growth finance for start-ups and scale-ups.

“Our ambition is that every corner of this country will flourish as part of the UK’s position as a creative superpower.” – Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture