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London, UK – July 3, 2025 – The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has released the Government’s official response to its report on British film and high-end television (HETV). The original report, published in April 2025, advocated for increased governmental support for the British film and HETV sectors, including considerations for tax breaks and a potential streamer levy.

Government’s Stance on Industry Support

The Government welcomed the Committee’s report, acknowledging the significant contributions of the UK’s film and HETV industry to the economy, society, and culture. It affirmed its commitment to supporting the sector, identifying film and TV as a priority for growth within the Creative Industries Sector Plan, a key component of the Government’s Industrial Strategy.

Regarding the Committee’s recommendation for a 5 percent levy on UK subscriber revenue from subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) platforms, to be paid into a cultural fund administered by the BFI, the Government stated its opposition. While committed to strengthening the domestic sector and ensuring conditions for UK producers to retain intellectual property, the Government has “no plans to introduce a levy on SVoD services.” It highlighted the benefits of inward investment from SVoD services, citing their contributions to job creation, skills development through training programmes, and significant economic impact from major productions. The Government confirmed it would continue to engage with SVoD services, independent production, and public service broadcasters to foster mutually beneficial conditions across the industry.

ScreenSkills Responds to Government’s Statement

Laura Mansfield, CEO of ScreenSkills, expressed appreciation for the Government’s recognition of the body’s five-year strategy. She emphasized the need for continued collaboration to drive growth and create quality jobs throughout the sector. Mansfield noted ScreenSkills’ ongoing efforts under its “Powering Skills” strategy, including the recent “Sizing Up: Workforce Composition and Capacity in the Screen Industries” report. She also welcomed plans for a refreshed UK-wide £9 million creative career service, for which ScreenSkills is a lead delivery partner. Mansfield highlighted the significant increase in contributions to both the HETV Skills Fund and the Film Skills Fund, underscoring industry support for skills development. She reiterated ScreenSkills’ commitment to identifying, supporting, and developing skills and training initiatives across the UK screen sector, aiming to build a future-ready workforce.

About ScreenSkills

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries, including film, television, VFX, animation, and games. It works to ensure the sector has the skilled workforce it needs for continued growth and global competitiveness, supporting individuals at every career stage through training, development, and career guidance.

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