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PPL tariffs - a right Royalty increase?

- 20 July 2011

Licensed premises will no doubt be familiar with the Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) which, in brief, is responsible for granting copyright licences for the use of sound recordings on behalf of record companies and performer members. Put more simply, they collect music royalty fees. Unfortunately...

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PR&SR Bill - Update

- 15 July 2011

Licensing was finally and firmly on the agenda during the 5th day of the Report stage. The clauses debated are dealt with below: 1. Licensing authorities as responsible authorities It appears Licensing Authorities will be RA's if the Bill is passed in its current format. 2. Reducing the burden:...

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Of Planes Trains and Automobiles......Well Trains Anyway!

- 14 July 2011

  At 11.00pm last night The Lords finally made it to amendments which will effect liquor licensing. The amendments debated centred on clauses in relation to the British Transport Police (BTP) which for the most part willl only be of passing interest unless...

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Will the Parish Councils Take Over Licensing?

- 11 July 2011

The weekend press, in anticipation of today’s launch of the Open Public Services White Paper, hinted that the Coalition Government were considering handing over control of alcohol licensing to Parish and Town Councils as part of their intention to give more responsibility to local communities. The...

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