Overview

• The Creative Industries Sector Plan formally acknowledges creators as a key economic force behind £2 billion in annual output and 45,000 jobs.
• Culture Minister Sir Chris Bryant pledged to install a creative freelance champion and is exploring a dedicated Minister for Creators role.
• YouTube’s survey of over 10,000 UK creators found 56% feel excluded from policymaking, just 7% have adequate finance support and 17% see sufficient training.
• Creators are calling for formal profession status to ease access to mortgages, secure HMRC guidance and include their work in official economic reporting.
• YouTube and government officials are now negotiating detailed policies on tailored finance schemes, industry training, studio access and filming permits.