Creative UK, the non-profit organisation that supports the creative industries, has outlined its vision for the government’s so-called ’freelance champion’, a role that will be tasked with representing the rights of freelancers who have historically fallen between the gaps of government policy.

Creative UK, led by chief executive Caroline Norbury, is part of the working group helping the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to develop the shape and remit of the role. Directors UK and Bectu, which are also part of the working group, also provided their insights to the vision.

The champion role comes as part of a £380m package that aims to support innovation, access to finance, research and development, skills and regional growth as part of government’s creative industries sector

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