Christmas has come early for streaming services – with the ultimate endorsement from the ultimate band. Yes, after weeks of rumours, it looks like The Beatles’ catalogue will arrive on streaming services in time for the festivities, with confirmation due later this morning.

The legendary band, who split up in 1970 but who retain one of biggest-selling back catalogues in the world, have long been late converts to the digital sphere. Their catalogue was not made available for download on ...