‘I am not sure I would say tax breaks were poorly targeted’ says Treasury director
Bosses of Bigpoint, Gaikai, PlayJam and Q Entertainment feature in stellar line-up at essential trade event
The coalition culture minister says Britain’s development heritage will see it prosper
Develop 2010: Abertay University and Skillset handling grants drive
Develop 2010: Culture minister admits a shift in priorities after Tories formed government
Develop 2010: Confident Culture Minister tells the industry to look elsewhere for business aid
Industry sympathiser set to discuss the move at Develop Conference
Too early for new government to explore policy, says Whitehall source, though signs remain encouraging
ELSPA welcomes Ed Vaizey’s new role in charge of the arts
Trade association CEO Richard Wilson remains optimistic for industry tax breaks after uncertain election
MP Ed Vaizey says shadow chancellor George Osborne is fully backing the industry
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Labour MP Tom Watson convinced of Conservative u-turn
Party unsure of when the document will appear
Tax relief policies “the litmus test for all politicians” says Kingsley
But the party suggests tax breaks won’t be the be-all and end-all
Labour’s industry sympathiser fears internal Tory conflict on the issue
Industry concerned that prior tax relief plans have been overruled
Trade body ‘had positive discussions’ on establishing a Govt game agency
MP Ed Vaizey sees huge opportunity for public body, and claims TIGA and ELSPA are against the idea
Labour, Tory and Lib Dem parties have each outlined plans to support the industry
