Summary
YouTube content creators contributed £2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs. A new all-party parliamentary group has been formed to represent and support UK creators and influencers. This group aims to provide industry insights to policymakers and address challenges like training and funding.
Key Facts
- YouTube content creators added £2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024.
- They supported 45,000 jobs, according to an Oxford Economics report.
- The UK has formed an all-party parliamentary group for creators and influencers.
- This group aims to give creators a voice in policy discussions.
- British fitness content creator Lilly Sabri has about 6.5 million followers.
- This group will address issues like access to training, funding, and workspace.
- The Prime Minister of the UK and the US White House have engaged with influencers recently.
