Creative industries are to see their tax burdens reduced, as the government moves to expand the sector.

The Treasury has announced that individuals employed in the sector - such as those working in publishing, theatre and film - will be able to spread tax payments over a longer period in order to reflect the "unpredictable" nature of the industry.

Brown also announced the extension of tax breaks for the film industry in a bid to see Britain building on the success of films such as "Billy Elliot" and "The Full Monty".