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The CMA has prevented Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision over concerns the deal would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market, leading to reduced innovation and less choice for UK gamers over the years to come.
Information relating to operating systems
Government response to the Next Gen report on the future skills needs of the Video Games and VFX industries. Government response to the…
A review of stake and prize limits for gaming machines is being undertaken by DCMS in partnership with the Gambling Commission.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Find out if you qualify for Video Games Tax Relief for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.
Response to an FOI request asking for the details of PC’s and operating systems run by the department
Includes Right to Buy, shared ownership, getting repairs and housing benefit
Section last updated: May 2023.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Includes council tax appeals, bands, discounts and reductions
Response to FOI about the cost of television licences to the CNC in the last year.
Information request about hardware support contracts
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