The culture sector and creative industries in London and beyond: a focus on levelling up, provision, engagement and funding

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Publication type: General

Publication date: Wednesday 21 June 2023

The creative industries in London contributed £13 billion in taxes in 2019/20, which could grow with further investment. Government support has been directed away from London, to the detriment of the UK and London, both culturally and economically.
The creative industries are growing faster in London than elsewhere, both in terms of jobs and output. The sector is growing faster than the London economy.
Central Government funding for culture in the UK is insufficient, and London does not get a disproportionate share.