Introducing the UK Video Games Council: Shaping the Future of the UK's Interactive Entertainment Sector

Gaming Staff • July 10, 2025

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The UK Video Games Council, a new organization bringing together leading figures in the UK games industry, has been announced. The council will work with the government to support the growth, innovation, and international reach of the UK's £7.82bn video games and interactive entertainment sector. The council will be co-chaired by Jason Kingsley CBE, CEO of Rebellion Games, and Nick Button-Brown, Chair of Outright Games, and will include representatives from major UK gaming companies. The council will serve as a strategic forum, providing policy recommendations to the government and working to support the growth and success of the UK games industry. The council's creation is part of the government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, which aims to make the UK the best place globally to invest in creativity and innovation. The council will meet twice a year to provide strategic advice to the Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism, and will also explore new opportunities for international collaboration, sector innovation, and skills development. Ukie and TIGA, two major trade bodies for the UK games industry, will support the council and engage with their respective communities to inform its work and priorities.

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