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UK Government to invest £30m into local gaming industry but nothing for esports
Jack Stewart 24 June 2025

The UK Government has committed £30 million to invest in helping grow the United Kingdom’s gaming industry. A £30m Games Growth Package…

Ukie believes the UK games industry is missing out on £500m
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Esports thrive but lack of government investment could see UK games industry miss out on £500m
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Secretary of State for Defence John Healey MP visits esports students at Dearne Valley College in Armed Forces recruitment drive
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UK Armed Forces target gamers with new fast-tracked cyber defence recruitment scheme as Secretary of State for Defence visits esports students
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Ukie calls for Digital Creativity GCSE
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Which UK party is best for the games industry in the 2024 general election? We analyse their manifestos, as Ukie’s esports lead welcomes Labour’s creative economy and games plans
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    Sources: UK Government to announce plans for esports division

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    As France gets its first CSGO Major, what can the UK Government do to better support esports? We interview Shadow Culture Minister Alex Davies-Jones at Westminster Games Week: ‘I don’t think the government ‘get’ esports. I’d encourage all parliamentarians & stakeholders to get involved and see what esports is all about’

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  • Deep dive into UK Government loot box findings: Nadine Dorries explains why the Government is not banning the sale of loot boxes to children following a two-year review, despite finding a ‘higher possible risk of harms’ to young people

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