UK "will remain a development leader"

The UK government has issued a statement regarding its pivotal decision to incorporate a tax break system into the UK game industry.

Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw said: "The new tax relief scheme will help Britain remain a world-leader in this important industry.

Video games generate 2 billion in retail sales in the UK, and contribute 1 billion to UK GDP and have huge potential for growth.”

The full story is on Develop.

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