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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: Social Media

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 23947

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, how much his Department has spent on social media influencers since July 2024.

Answered by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade has previously spent a total of £39,700 on social media influencer promotion in 2025. Please note this figure is inclusive of whole costs, including agency fees.

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