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The TBR team were committed to ensuring that the research was delivered to our specifications and on time. The team were excellent at keeping us abreast of the project as it moved forward and made sure that the expertise of the steering group was fully utilised. 
Project Manager, Cultural Leadership Programme
Q. How much do the creative & cultural industries contribute to the UK economy (in terms of GVA)?
A. Overall, the creative & cultural industries contributed over £28bn to the UK economy in 2010 and nearly a third of this (£8.3bn) is generated through design activities.
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