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Fears Emerge Over Future Of British Film & High-End TV Inquiry Due To General Election


A general Election could mean the end of the British Film & High-End TV Inquiry, fears have emerge

“Given the huge value that film and HETV contributes, and the deep questions that remain about its resilience, we strongly urge our successor committee to revisit the evidence we have received and continue scrutiny of this vital industry.” Dinenage said investment in the sector had “boomed” after the pandemic but “fell dramatically last year leaving studios empty, crews out of work and cinemas questioning how to programme their screens.” The general election is taking place July 4 and lawmakers are currently rushing last-minute legislation through parliament, including the UK’s long-awaited Media Bill, which is expected to be sealed in the next few hours.

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