Cameron cuts deal with record industry
Press Review 5 July 2007
David Cameron yesterday offered to trade more responsibility from the music industry for longer copyright laws for artists.
Small gigs 'hit by red tape'
News Article 4 July 2007
A government advisory group has criticised the 2003 Licensing Act for threatening the future of live music in small venues.
Report attacks Licensing Act
Press Review 4 July 2007
A government-commissioned report has criticised the 2003 Licensing Act for damaging Britain's live music scene.
MPs back copyright extension
Press Review 17 May 2007
Artists including Cliff Richard have been backed by MPs in their fight to have copyright over their songs extended.
Copyright (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
Legislation 16 May 2007
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Piped Music and Showing of Television Programmes (Hospitals) Bill [HL]
Legislation 16 January 2007
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Music in schools campaign launched
News Article 16 January 2007
The government has launched a £10m campaign to encourage singing in primary schools.
Bon Jovi fans heckle Brown
Press Review 16 November 2006
The Times reports on the embarrassment faced by Gordon Brown on Tuesday night, pointed out in the Commons by David Cameron yesterday, when he attended the UK Music Hall of Fame ceremony.
MPs 'are headbangers'
Press Review 27 July 2006
The musical tastes of MPs reveal them to be "unrepentant hippes and headbangers", reports the Mail.
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Government Affairs Website
Reprise of 'Sgt Pepper economics' demanded
News Article 23 February 2006
In a bid to boost innovation in British industry, the trade secretary is urging business to emulate the pioneering spirit of the Beatles.
New drink laws face fresh attacks
News Article 29 August 2005
The government's changes to the licensing laws have come under further fire from doctors and the Conservatives.
Brown outlines G8 Africa agenda
News Article 3 June 2005
Gordon Brown has said the government is on course to meet its ambitious G8 agenda for Africa.
Bragg unveils new song for Labour
Press Review 16 November 2004
Billy Bragg, the Labour supporting songwriter, has written a new version of the hymn "I vow to thee my country", with a new emphasis on socialism.
Live music survey shows high level of activity
News Article 25 August 2004
The licensing minister has pointed to statistics showing that live music is "alive and well".
