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Mobile game advertising is being used for the first time by BEIS to promote the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage uplift in April – worth £1,000 extra to a full-time worker on the National Living Wage.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
World-first Code of Practice to strengthen consumer protections across the app market.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Microsoft’s anticipated purchase of Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in gaming consoles, multi-game subscription services, and cloud gaming services (game streaming).
The CMA’s interim report into mobile ecosystems suggests that users are losing out because of Apple and Google’s duopoly.
The CMA has launched a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers after receiving widespread support for its proposals first published in June.
The CMA has referred 3 online games to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to consider whether to launch investigations.
Apple and Google “hold all the cards” with interventions needed to give innovators and competitors a fair chance to compete in mobile ecosystems
The CMA has secured improvements for Xbox online players, following concerns about Microsoft’s use of auto-renewing subscriptions for online gaming services.
Rugby Football Union and referee Wayne Barnes back COVID-19 vaccination and actions to reduce risk of spreading virus.
Sport Minister expresses support for the School Games Organiser Programme and highlights the government's commitment to increasing access to opportunities for sport and physical activity for children and young people.
The in-game Preston world is the first activity of its kind that uses Artificial Intelligence to map a region and convert it into an interactive Minecraft map.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says “This is Birmingham’s time to shine” with £778m public investment to leave lasting legacy for people of Birmingham and West Midlands
People at risk of gambling-related harm will be better protected under government plans to update betting rules for the digital age.
Disney-inspired campaign relaunches to help kids get one hour of physical activity every day over the summer holidays.
Government partners with leading UK video games companies to help get essential health messaging into more UK homes
The CMA welcomes improvements made by Sony and Nintendo to their gaming subscription practices and has now closed its investigation into the online gaming sector.
The Culture Secretary has launched a major and wide-ranging review of gambling laws to ensure they are fit for the digital age as committed to in the manifesto.
This health and social care testbed saw a group of organisations working together to reduce the digital divide
RE:ACT will provide 500 trained Games Responders for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games taking place this summer, following the humanitarian organisation’s appointment as an Official Military Veteran Provider.
Around 1,000 Armed Forces personnel will be a part of this year’s Birmingham Commonwealth Games, from supporting security operations to competing in the events.
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