Brexit, 10 years on: How the UK's creative industries adapted to a changed landscape
Summary
Ten years after the UK's Brexit referendum, the creative industries have proven resilient but face fundamentally changed conditions for international collaboration. The sector contributed £145.8bn in GVA in 2024 (5.5% of UK GVA), growing 60.3% from 2010-2024 versus 24.3% for the overall economy. However, Brexit has introduced new barriers to talent mobility, access to EU funding programs like Creative Europe, and cross-border collaboration. Dr Sara Maioli reflects on how the sector has adapted through new bilateral partnerships, increased domestic focus, and service-led growth, while noting that the full long-term implications are still unfolding. The piece examines lessons for the next chapter of Britain's creative economy.
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bskyBrexit, 10 years on: How the UK's creative industries adapted to a changed landscapencl.ac.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe creative industries have shifted from being seen mainly as a high-performing cultural/economic asset to being treated as a core growth sector in industrial strategy.
From 2010 to 2024, the creative industries' GVA grew faster than the UK economy overall (60.3% vs. 24.3%).
Brexit did not bring collaboration to an end - but it fundamentally changed how it works.
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