House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Industrial Strategy: Creative Industries Sector Plan
23 June 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK Government is committing 380 million in funding for the creative industries over the next Spending Review period.
- The plan includes investments in regional clusters, 'createch' R&D labs, and growth packages for screen, music, and video games sectors.
- The government aims to support innovation, workforce development, trade expansion, and public service media through policy changes.
Issue summary
The statement outlines the UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, aiming to support economic growth in the creative sector.
Action requested
The government is committing £380 million in funding for the creative industries over the next Spending Review period. This includes investments in regional clusters, 'createch' R&D labs, and specific growth packages for screen, music, and video games sectors. The plan also involves policy changes to support innovation, workforce development, trade expansion, and public service media.
Key facts
- £380 million funding commitment for the creative industries over the Spending Review period.
- More than doubling of DCMS's funding for the sector outside London.
- £25 million for new 'createch' Research and Development labs.
- Screen, music, and video games growth packages totalling up to £135 million.
- A new Creative Content Exchange marketplace to support creators in licensing content.