What official UK industry recognition means for the future of Audio and Podcasting
13 May 2026
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On 11 May, the UK government announced that podcasting and audio will be assigned dedicated codes under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2026 framework, the system used to categorise businesses by economic activity.
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