UK entertainment technology sector in line for 'generous' tax breaks
Expected 20-25 per cent relief comparable to Canada, US and France says TIGA CEO
Following the government's promise in its 2012 Budget to introduce special tax relief measures for the animation, high-end TV and video games industries, the Treasury has now released a consultation document...
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NHS approves 19 suppliers for £1bn of ICT hardware and services
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While UK is not directly subject to the EU's jurisdiction post-Brexit, it still needs to have sufficient measures in place to protect the personal data of European users
