Entries in 'government' (121)
Video games tax breaks delayed in the UK
Games tax relief will not be approved by April 1st as the UK awaits confirmation from Europe.
James Dyson criticises governmental focus on games
The glamour of web fads and video gaming is being put ahead of tangible technology that can be exported from the UK, Sir James Dyson has said.
Tories launch video games tax breaks microsite
The Conservative Party has launched a microsite explaining the reasons why it believes the UK video games industry is worthy of a tax break.
Vince Cable to investigate OpCapita's handling of Comet collapse
The Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched an investigation of the circumstances surrounding OpCapita’s acquisition of Comet and the chain’s subsequent collapse.
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UK games development tax breaks detailed
The UK government has unveiled details of the cultural test for video games tax relief in its draft legislation released today.
UK government revitalises computer science education
The UK Government has outlined its plans to train up the first generation of computer science teachers as it prepares to introduce the course to the curriculum.
UK Gov asks: What makes a game 'British'?
The UK government has today opened the call for industry feedback on its imminent tax break for games economic policy.
MP Ed Vaizey "pleads" with civil servants for a console in his office
The Government’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries wants a games console in his office.
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38 Studios collapse still plaguing Rhode Island
The sudden and unexpected falling apart of 38 Studios put the state of Rhode Island in a crisis they’ve yet to resolve.
Japanese government investigating overheating Vita claims
An investigation into overheating PlayStation Vitas has been launched by a Japanese government agency.
Australian Minister comments on GAME situation
Bill Shorten MP has expressed his concern over the potential loss of 500 jobs from GAME Australia, but says he is 'hopeful' a buyer can be found.
Vaz tables FIFTH violent games EDM
Labour MP and long-term opponent of the games industry Keith Vaz has tabled his FIFTH early day motion about violent video games.
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Games industry piles on pressure for education reform
The government has admitted the way schools teach computing is flawed – now the UKIE-backed Next Gen Skills campaign wants games firms to help change the National Curriculum.
UK Government responds to Livingstone-Hope
The UK Government has made public its response to the Livingstone-Hope Skills Review, which in February this year made recommendations to include computer science into the national curriculum.
Government had "no data" when formulating Digital Economy Act
The UK Government has amazingly admitted that it made no attempt to gather its own evidence when formulating its anti-piracy plans that were included in the controversial Digital Economy Bill.
PEGI delayed. Again.
UKIE had reported that further delays are holding back the introduction of PEGI as the standard age rating system in the UK.
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£1.8m boost turns Newcastle studio into digital publisher
Ferrari Challenge developer Eutechnyx will start publishing games after securing £1.8m in Government funding.
Eutechnyx secures £1.8m funding
UK developer Eutechnyx has received a regional growth fund of £1.8m from the Government to fund an online racing game.
Apple's cash reserves are bigger than the US Government's
Well, it finally happened. Steve Jobs’ consumer electronic empire Apple now has more money to play with than the US treasury – the world’s biggest economy and lynchpin of the ...
Gove encourages games in schools
Michael Gove MP has encouraged educators to experiment with using video games to help teach maths and science.
Japanese government blocks PSN reboot
PSN may be back in key terrories such as the UK and US, but authorities in Japan have blocked public access to the service until further security assurances can ...
MPs consider web block plans
MPs have been in negotiations with Internet Service Providers and intellectual rights holders to create a system that would allow access to be blocked to certain websites.
Indies call for VAT clampdown
Independent games retailers have urged the Government to make good on its promise to review the Channel Islands’ tax loophole.
Game tax breaks back on?
The UK games industry is braced for another tense Budget report, as new indications suggest George Osborne could re-introduce games tax breaks into the finance bill.
OPINION: Supporting Britain's game creators
The UK has a heritage in developing video games that we can be very proud of.
