UK video game tax breaks are back on the agenda

The UK government has declared its intention to establish a nationwide game tax break policy, in a dramatic manoeuvre that leaves the British sector in shock and jubilation.

Standing in the Commons for his 2012 Budget speech, Chancellor George Osborne said the UK games development industry would benefit from similar tax break measures that benefit the UK films inustry.

"Want to turn Britain into Europe’s technology centre," he said.

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