The Culture Business, and The Creative Industries

Report, Culture Means Business (pdf)

"Improving trade and business opportunities is a priority for the UK in today’s economy, and to ensure future economic prospects, the UK should also look to make the most of cultural opportunities.

‘Culture Means Business’ finds that potential business leaders around the world are much more likely to pursue trade links with the UK if they have visited the country on an educational exchange, studied for a UK qualification or attended a major UK arts or cultural event".


Creative Industries

"Our creative industries are a real success story. They are worth more than £36 billion a year; they generate £70,000 every minute for the UK economy; and they employ 1.5 million people in the UK. According to industry figures, the creative industries account for around £1 in every £10 of the UK’s exports. With the right support, they have the potential to bring even more benefits to our culture and economy".