Urgent action is needed to safeguard the UK games industry from a brain drain caused by tax breaks being offered in countries such as Canada and the US, says a lobby group.
Tiga, which represents games developers and companies, says that the disappointing GDP figures released today indicate the need for action to prevent any further shrinkage of the UK industry, which has seen its headcount fall by 9% since 2008, and its direct and indirect contribution in tax revenues fall by £55m, and the sector's contribution to GDP decline by £132m.
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Author: Charles Arthur
