[Industry news] TIGA responds to the Autumn Budget statement

This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has urged the Government to enhance the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC), including by raising the rate of relief for smaller budget games, expanding the range of qualifying costs, confirming that post-release launch development costs can qualify and setting a target of 40 days for HMRC to process claims. TIGA made the comments following the Budget delivered by The Rt Hon John Healey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28th October 2026.