Official statistics published today reveal that the UK’s creative Industries, which includes the film, television and music industries, are now worth £71.4 billion per year to the UK economy – generating just over a staggering £8 million pounds an hour.
Crawley MP, Henry Smith, commented:
“These incredible statistics are confirmation that the Creative Industries consistently punch well above their weight, outperforming all the other main industry sectors, and are a powerhouse within an increasingly diversified UK economy.
“This Government is committed to ensuring that the energy, innovation, skills and talent existing in this dynamic sector continues to translate into economic success, and provide a remarkable platform from which, Great Britain can be showcased to the world.”
- Growth of almost 10 per cent in 2012, outperforming all other sectors of UK industry
- Accounted for 1.68 million jobs in 2012, 5.6 per cent of UK jobs
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