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UK MPs Demand Recognition of £124 Billion Creator Economy

3/31/2026

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A cross-party group of UK MPs, supported by YouTube, urges the government to recognise the online creator economy.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Digital Creators has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to include the sector in the SIC 2026 framework.
Feryal Clark (APPG co-chairwoman) notes the digital sector contributes £124 billion to the economy.
A full inquiry into the creator economy is planned for later this year.

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A cross-party group of UK MPs, supported by YouTube, urges the government to recognise the online creator economy.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Digital Creators has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to include the sector in the SIC 2026 framework.
Feryal Clark (APPG co-chairwoman) notes the digital sector contributes £124 billion to the economy.
A full inquiry into the creator economy is planned for later this year.