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HMRC pays out £2.4bn in incentives to creative industries

Statistics show that HMRC paid out £2.4 billion (€2.7bn) in creative industries tax reliefs and expenditure credits for the year to March 31st 2024 – a 10 per cent increase from £2.19 billion in the previous year. High-end TV reliefs continue to dominate the picture with claims at record levels of £1.1 billion. In fact, […]

August 28, 2025

High Potential Season 2 on Disney+ this September

Disney+ has announced that crime drama High Potential will be returning to the streaming platform with a second season on September 17th in the UK and Ireland. High Potential follows single mother Morgan – played by Kaitlin Olson – who has an exceptional mind and an unconventional knack for solving crimes, which leads to an […]

August 28, 2025

UK’s Filtronic wins £47m deal with SpaceX

Filtronic, based in Country Durham, UK, has won an order for its highly-specialised radio transmitters and receivers from SpaceX. The order is worth £47.3 million (€54.8m) and the equipment will be used for SpaceX’s Starlink broadband internet system. Filtronic said it expected revenue to rise next year when it starts to ship the products, as […]

August 27, 2025By Chris Forrester

FreeWheel, Experian announce UK partnership

FreeWheel, a Comcast company and technology platform for the video advertising industry, and Experian, a data and technology company, have announced a partnership aimed at improving audience targeting for media buyers in the UK. The collaboration will enable advertisers to reach more precise, addressable audiences, ensuring consumers receive more relevant experiences, products and services.  Experian’s […]

August 27, 2025

UK Space Agency absorbed by British government

The move by the UK government to shift the UK Space Agency into its Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has been described as both good news, and bad, for the UK space sector. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an independent government-backed entity, and the core news is that it is being scrapped […]

August 21, 2025By Chris Forrester

Film and TV Charity expands Board

The Film and TV Charity has added three new members to its Board of Trustees. The Charity’s board plays a key role in overseeing the strategic delivery of the organisation’s vision and values, with a focus on championing better mental health, fairer working practices, and enhanced financial and social well-being for those working behind the […]

August 19, 2025

Online Casinos.net launches comprehensive casino review platform for UK players amid expanding digital gaming market

Online Casinos.net, a specialised review and comparison platform for online casino gaming, has officially launched to serve UK players seeking trusted gaming experiences. The platform addresses the growing demand for comprehensive casino evaluations while helping British players navigate the increasingly complex landscape of online gambling options in 2025. The platform is live at https://online-casinos.net/ and […]

August 13, 2025

The power of cameos in ads

Celebrity cameos have been used in advertising for many years. These ads use a surprise celebrity feature to create a memorable moment, often blending humour, aspiration (wanting to live like the celeb does), and trust. It’s common to see a famous footballer pop up in a supermarket ad, or a BBC star coming up during […]

August 8, 2025

Space Scotland appoints Nicholson as CEO

An industry-led body that represents Scotland’s space sector has appointed Dr Natasha Nicholson as its new CEO. Nicholson returns to not-for-profit Space Scotland after playing a key role during its formative phase as Cluster Manager. She brings a track record of delivery and stakeholder engagement, alongside scientific expertise and understanding of Scotland’s space ecosystem. Nicholson’s […]

August 6, 2025

Disney+ to air La Liga in UK?

La Liga, which runs the top two football divisions in Spain, is closing in on a deal for Disney+ to screen one match a week in the UK according to the FT, as Disney amps up its desire to show stream more live sports. The hope for La Liga, which is targeting weekend slots that […]

August 5, 2025