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Ukie opens consultation to see how post-Brexit UK games industry can still flourish

"Last year’s State of Play EU report showed that 61 per cent of games businesses in the UK rely on international talent"

Ukie opens consultation to see how post-Brexit UK games industry can still flourish

UK video games trade body Ukie has announced an industry-wide consultation to see how the region's industry can grow in a post-Brexit world.

Announced at yesterday's Westminister Summer Reception, the endeavour will see the organisation speaking with games companies from across the UK and seeking insight as to what the sector needs from Government to continue its growth.

This follows 2015's Blueprint for Growth report and State of Play from 2016.

“We have been extremely active in presenting all the evidence-based policy recommendations to Government possible over the last two years and look forward to clarity and certainty in the next few months from Government regarding how we do global, friction free business after we leave the EU," Ukie chief Dr Jo Twist OBE (pictured) said.

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