Archive · 25 Jun 2025
UK Minister Downplays Changes to High-End TV Tax Credit
The UK's Culture Minister, Chris Bryant, doesn't think the government will change the tax breaks for high-end TV shows soon.
People in the TV industry want the government to give more money to help make TV shows.
Bryant said that any changes to taxes need to wait for the budget.
The government is giving money to the creative industry to help it grow and is happy with streaming services like Netflix.
The goal is to have both good British shows on regular TV and shows on streaming services.
UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant downplayed improvements to the high-end TV (HETV) tax credit.
Industry figures have urged the HETV tax credit be upgraded from around 25% to 40%.
Bryant stated that tax changes are a matter for the budget and not just industrial strategy.
A creative sector plan unveiled by the CMS department includes a £75M funding package.
Bryant supports a 'mixed ecology' of public service broadcasters and streamers.
- Who
- Chris Bryant, UK Culture Minister
- What
- UK Culture Minister discusses HETV tax credits and creative sector plan.
- When
- Following the announcement of a creative sector plan.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To discuss the current state and future of UK TV and film industry support.
Industry Perspectives
Government Response
HETV Tax Credit
Industry Perspectives
Advocates for higher tax credit levels (40%) to support production.
Government Response
Bryant's position: Tax credits are 'competitive' but subject to budget considerations.
- Minister
- Chris Bryant
- Department
- Culture, Media & Sport (CMS)
- Creative Sector Plan Funding
- £75M ($102M)
- HETV Tax Credit
- Around 25%
- Desired HETV Tax Credit
- 40%
- Focus
- Film and TV
- Goal
- Best place to make and invest in film and TV by 2035