Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Provide funding to help the television industry and support TV freelancers
Closed
2,848 signatures
What the petition asks
The British TV industry has faced a decline in recent years, leaving some freelancers jobless for long periods, unable to support their families, and exiting the industry.
The government could offer financial aid to freelancers during gaps, provide tax incentives for broadcasters to resume commissioning earlier, and invest in creative industries to create new opportunities. We think that legislation should prevent public sector broadcasters from halting commissions in ways that harm the workforce.
Reforms ensuring fair contracts and protections for freelancers, alongside support for training and upskilling, could also help retain talent and revive the struggling TV industry.
Reforms ensuring fair contracts and protections for freelancers, alongside support for training and upskilling, could also help retain talent and revive the struggling TV industry.
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,848
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
28 Jan 2025
Closed
28 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.