UK Government “Engaging With Industry” Over Strike Impact But Refuses To Commit To Income Replacement Scheme
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: The UK government is “engaging with industry to understand the impacted of continued U.S. strike action” but has stopped short of committing to an Income Replacement Scheme to help freelancers with lost earnings.
A petition calling on government to financially support TV and film crew unable to work due to the strikes has amassed nearly 30,000 signatures.
In a statement to Deadline, a spokesman for the Culture, Media and Sport department said support will continue only via pre-existing tax reliefs and broader investment. “We are engaging with industry to understand the impact of continued U.S.
strike action,” said the spokesman. “We continue our support for the screen industries through competitive tax reliefs, investing in studio infrastructure, supporting innovation, and promoting independent content.” Launched earlier this month by campaigner Laura Evans, the petition urges the government to “do more to support UK TV and film crew who are unable to work due to strikes” by providing financial support via an Income Replacement Scheme.
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