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The British government has officially set a date to debate the popular Stop Killing Games (SKG) petition. Started in April 2024, the…

UK Government launches £30m Games Growth Package
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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
Dom Sacco 27 March, 2025
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  • UK Government says esports has the potential to develop as an area of ‘real national strength’ in the UK, as it pledges to address ‘key concerns’ around visas and calls for deeper research into loot boxes

    Dom Sacco 08 June, 2020

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  • UK Government partners with games industry to promote ‘Stay At Home, Save Lives’ messaging in games

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  • The German Government has introduced an esports visa – but where’s the UK’s?

    Dom Sacco 23 December, 2019

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    DCMS Committee recommends UK Government ban the sale of loot boxes to children (and also uphold esports to traditional sports practices)

    Dom Sacco 11 September, 2019

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  • Thank you Margot James: Outgoing DCMS Minister's support of esports should be recognised

    Dom Sacco 22 July, 2019

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  • Paul Chaloner on the state of UK esports: 'I'm more excited about it than ever before, we're progressing but must get more organised'

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  • House of Lords launches inquiry into UK broadcast regulations in light of growing streaming services like Twitch

    Dom Sacco 29 March, 2019

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  • Consortium led by ESL UK gains £4m funding to revolutionise how we watch esports, using 8K, VR, AR and AI tech

    Dom Sacco 10 January, 2019

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  • 10 reasons to get excited about UK esports in 2019

    Dom Sacco 31 December, 2018

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  • The Government is looking into the 'enormous potential' for esports in the UK as part of a new DCMS inquiry

    Dom Sacco 10 December, 2018

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  • Midlands esports orgs can seek investment from new £250m government fund

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  • Can the UK become a 'global esports leader'? 13 things you need to know from the Ukie esports whitepaper

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