Latest news of pact
24 MAR 2025
Markets
UK content investment slowdown threatens production sector’s future
The production sector generated £3.6 billion in 2023, but this topline number hides deeper concerns. Content investment by PSBs—still the backbone of original UK programming—declined last year. While SVOD services like Netflix and Prime Video continue to invest in UK content, their focus is narrow: mostly high-end drama and some premium factual. In 2023, there were just 30 UK SVOD commissions compared to nearly 1,400 from PSBs.
29 NOV 2024
Markets
British content exports fell 2% in 2023-24, still above 2020-21 levels
Pact’s annual TV Exports Report revealed that the US continues to be the largest destination for UK TV exports, accounting for almost one third of exports.
16 SEP 2024
Trends
UK: Diversity levels are on the rise, but there is still work to be done
Creative Diversity Network’s seventh annual report highlights ongoing challenges and progress in UK television diversity.
12 SEP 2024
Markets
UK: TV production revenues fell by nearly £400 million
The latest Pact Census revealed the sector experienced a contraction in 2023, coming from a record year in 2022, but remained above pre-pandemic levels.
13 NOV 2023
Data
UK content exports jumped 22% in 2022/23
Shows sales of British TV shows such as "Frozen Planet II" and "Ru Paul’s Drag Race" helped UK TV exports reach their highest level of £1.853 billion in 2022-23, a 22 per cent increase on the previous year.