Lords committee argues government complacency risks undermining the UK’s creative industries

In a report entitled “At risk: our creative future”, the Lords communications and digital committee has argued that government complacency risks undermining the UK’s creative industries.

The report details how the UK’s creative industries should sit at the heart of the UK’s economic growth plans. But it outlines missed opportunities and a failure among senior Government figures to recognise the sector’s commercial potential.

Responding, Bectu National Secretary said:

This report is a clear call for politicians at the highest levels across Government to take the creative sector’s economic potential more seriously

The UK’s creative industries are one of its great strengths, contributing billions to the economy and adding so much to our social and cultural fabric. But the Committee makes clear it is Government attitude and policies that are stifling further growth and improvement opportunities.

You can read the full report here.