The UK creative and cultural economy: before, during and after COVID-19
The United Kingdom has a long history and global reputation as a creative nation. It has produced some of the most critically-acclaimed, commercially-successful and internationally-influential artists, brands, cultural organisations and creative output – from Hamlet to Harry Potter; the BBC to The Beatles. Its regulatory and intellectual property frameworks are well-established and world leading. It is a net exporter in cultural products, services and content to the rest of the world.