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Labour launches new Creative Industries Network
Wants to review taxes relating to creative industries
TIGA gets new member in Creative Scotland
National development agency ready to invest in new digital content
TIGA named Trade Association of the Year
Wins four awards at Trade Association Forum Best Practice event
TIGA appoints new board members
Five new directors join UK trade body
TIGA: Total UK dev headcount falls by 900 over two years
9010 developers currently employed in Britain, census finds
4th November 2010 @ 10:36am
TIGA
Developers
Exclusive
Jagex announces publishing partnership scheme for UK devs
Project Ignite to help small studios promote online titles - requires TIGA membership and takes a share of the profits
27th October 2010 @ 2:39pm
TIGA
Publishers
TIGA releases free games career guide
Advising students on entry level qualifications and career progression
13th October 2010 @ 8:33am
Education
TIGA
TIGA is "voice for UK-owned content creators"
CEO Richard Wilson hits back on differences between association and newly-expanded UKIE
TIGA: UK immigration cap will harm developers
Trade association feels restriction on non-EU residents will limit studio growth and efficiency
TIGA expands membership remit
Individuals as well as companies able to join trade association as of Autumn
31st August 2010 @ 9:17am
TIGA
TIGA: Dundee remains a good place to do business
Trade organisation offers sympathies to those affected by Realtime Worlds fallout
17th August 2010 @ 5:56pm
TIGA
Developers
In-house studios generate 5x more than independents
TIGA stats also reveal US is primary market for UK devs, plus average studio size is 51
9th August 2010 @ 11:29am
TIGA
Developers
Developers: piracy a problem, but not threat to survival
TIGA survey reveals mixed feelings on govt action to cut offending broadband supply
10th November 2009 @ 12:54pm
TIGA
Business
Online
TIGA: Perception of the industry "is getting better"
Richard Wilson responds to suggestions videogames industry needs "better PR"
28th October 2009 @ 11:00am
Politics
TIGA
Exclusive
TIGA: Industry to decline 5% without UK tax breaks
But new tax reliefs could see 4% annual increase for British developers
27th October 2009 @ 11:07am
Politics
TIGA
Developers
Tiga announces NESTA link-up
Organisations work together on employment and skills initiatives
15th June 2009 @ 7:54am
Politics
TIGA
Developers
Parliamentary Group for games industry created
Tiga CEO "delighted" to see establishment of new forum for political issues
12th June 2009 @ 9:22am
Politics
TIGA
Tiga responds to HSBC business report
Trade association calls for tax credits once again as bank encourages creative investments
4th June 2009 @ 9:25am
Politics
TIGA
Business
Speakers confirmed for TIGA/NESTA event
Play Together to bring creative industries together with politicians
2nd June 2009 @ 1:07pm
Politics
TIGA
Events
UK games businesses tepid on government policies
Developer body Tiga demands action for companies as "part of the UK’s digital future"
21st April 2009 @ 12:46pm
Politics
TIGA
Developers
Baverstock steps down as Tiga chairman
Kuju boss keen to see "fresh blood and fresh ideas" injected into developer body
6th April 2009 @ 3:52pm
TIGA
Developers
Sheridans signs up with Tiga
Media and entertainment law firm becomes the latest company to join developer body
3rd February 2009 @ 9:05am
TIGA
Tiga hits out at broadband 'tax' proposal
Piracy compensation burden shouldn't fall on "innocent people" warns Wilson
Falling price of sterling makes UK better value, says Tiga
Trade body points to greater buying value of the US Dollar, Yen and Euro in the region
15th January 2009 @ 3:28pm
TIGA
Developers
Tiga offers grants to exhibit at trade shows
British companies can apply for support up to £1800 to attend Gamescom, TGS, Game Connection and GDC
12th January 2009 @ 9:29am
TIGA
Developers
Endrant joins Tiga
Wolfenstein's multiplayer developer sides with industry body to promote business
17th November 2008 @ 12:03pm
TIGA
Developers
Tiga: Weak pound makes UK developers more competitive
Country offers better value for money as currency declines against the dollar
25th September 2008 @ 9:52am
TIGA
Developers
Tiga applauds UK govt plans to reduce regulatory burden
UK industry group praises the move as an "innovative approach" but calls for more to be done
12th August 2008 @ 11:16am
Politics
TIGA
Realtime Worlds joins Tiga
Dundee developer signs up, "encouraged" by "increased levels of activity"
6th August 2008 @ 3:18pm
TIGA
Tiga to provide financial support for tradeshows
Members will be able to take advantage of financial backing from 2009
23rd July 2008 @ 10:00am
TIGA
Events
