Collection society PRS has applauded steps taken today to begin implementation of Dr. Richard Hooper's recommendations surrounding a new copyright hub.

Dr Ros Lynch, a member of the Senior Civil Service in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and collaborator on Hooper’s final report, has been seconded to lead an industry-funded office to spearhead the work to deliver his recommendations.

Meanwhile, James Lancaster, former Head of Rights and Business Affairs at the BBC, will chair the Copyright Licensing Steering ...