Research confirms health benefits of cinema-going
Latest research from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing confirms that cultural activity such as cinema-going can have health benefits comparable to frequent physical exercise.
UK cinemas back ‘Great British Summer Savings’ campaign
The overwhelming majority of UK cinemas are backing the Government's 'Great British Summer Savings' campaign, which will see VAT on children's cinema tickets reduced from 20 to 5 per cent over the Summer months.
Allison Gardner awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours List
The UK Cinema Association is delighted to see Allison Gardner, former CEO of Glasgow Film Theatre, awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours List.
UK Cinema Association gives temporary reduction in VAT on children’s cinema tickets a warm welcome
The UK Cinema Association has offered today's announcement by the Chancellor of a temporary reduction in VAT on children's cinema tickets a warm welcome.
UK Cinema Association Chief Executive Phil Clapp to receive 2026 UNIC Achievement Award
Phil Clapp, Chief Executive of the UK Cinema Association and outgoing President of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), has been named the 2026 recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award.
UK film production soars to £2.8 billion in 2025
Expenditure on UK film production reached £2.8 billion in 2025, the highest figure on record, with overall expenditure on film and high-end TV production reaching £6.8 billion.
Into Film announces ‘Best Cinema Experience’ winners from Into Film Festival
The film charity Into Film has announced the national/regional winners of its 'Best Cinema Experience' awards, as voted by children and educators attending the Into Film Festival.
UK cinema industry celebrates BAFTA Award for Clare Binns
Picturehouse's Clare Binns has been announced as the recipient of the 'Outstanding British contribution to cinema' award at this year's BAFTA Film Awards.
UK box office holds firm in 2025
2025 saw UK box office increase by 1.1 per cent on the previous year, marking a further year of recovery for the sector.
UK Cinema Association joins call for permanent reduction in business rates for members in Scotland
The UK Cinema Association has today joined four other leading representative groups in urging MSPs to deliver a permanent business rate discount for all retail, hospitality, and leisure premises in Scotland.