Entries in 'Government' (20)
Bill to 'modernise UK copyright' receives Royal Assent
The UK's Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, which aims to 'modernise the UK's copyright regime' has received Royal Assent.
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New Government guidelines aim to combat excessive booking fees
A new set of guidelines has been introduced by Government alongside regulations to combat excessive booking fees in relation to ...
UK Music uncovers 'goldmine' of Government finance schemes for music companies
UK Music has uncovered what it describes as a “goldmine” of Government-backed finance schemes, which could potentially unlock millions of ...
Gatfield echoes call for Government tax breaks for music A&R
Sony Music UK CEO and chairman Nick Gatfield has echoed calls for the Government to offer more support to the ...
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Live Music Act threshold set to increase to 500 capacity venues
The Government has issued a new proposal to raise the Live Music Act audience threshold from 200 to 500 in ...
Vince Cable sets out new IP protection measures
Business Secretary Vince Cable has set out new plans to help protect intellectual property including new measures to directly combat ...
Government to review Google's anti-piracy promise - report
The department for culture, media and sport (DCMS) is to review Google’s promise to punish sites proven to infringe copyright ...
Digital radio switchover likely to be delayed
The switchover to digital radio is likely to be delayed beyond the 2015 target date, because the Government has failed to meet ...
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UK Music: 'Maria Miller needs to make decisions and take action' Gated Content
Since its arrival in 2008, UK Music has established itself as a fierce advocate for music’s interests in front of ...
Government launches inquiry into support for creative industries
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has launched a new inquiry into support for the creative economy.
EU ministers back plans to digitise 'orphaned' copyrighted material
EU ministers have backed new laws to allow libraries, museums and universities - among other organisations - to digitise copyrighted ...
Government to repeal Digital Economy Act website blocking provisions
The government is pressing ahead with plans to repeal the website blocking provisions of the Digital Economy Act (DEA), Lib Dem ...
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Maria Miller to announce plans for superfast broadband today
Moves to fast-track the roll-out of superfast broadband are to be announced today by the new Culture Secretary Maria Miller.
Digital Copyright Exchange: what Hooper's report tells us
A new Government-commissioned report has investigated the music industry’s licensing issues. It’s complicated, but pay attention – it has huge ...
Government dismisses music tax break possibility Gated Content
The Minister for Culture, Communication and the Creative Industries Ed Vaizey spoke of his delight about tax breaks being offered ...
UK Government responds to Universal/EMI deal
The UK Government has expressed its view on Universal’s proposed £1.2 billion acquisition of EMI Music.
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Digital Copyright Exchange: MMF and FAC say 'momentum' must continue
The leading UK trade bodies for music artists and managers have responded positively to recommendations made in Richard Hooper's new ...
Digital Copyright Exchange: UK Music, PPL, PRS applaud Hooper
The domestic music industry has applauded recommendations made by Richard Hooper regarding a Digital Copyright Exchange (DCE) in the UK.
Should the music industry foot the bill for a digital copyright exchange?
POLL: In order for the music industry to be able to increase its revenues in the next few years, Richard ...
Digital Copyright Exchange: who's going to pay for it?
If the music industry wants an online Copyright Hub to increase its revenues in the next few years, it's got ...
