Spotify has struck a deal that makes it easier for music publishers to claim royalties they are owed, if they agree not to make copyright-infringement claims against the streaming service.
Potential legal battle over sugar tax
Chancellor George Osborne’s announcement in last week’s Budget that there will be a tax on the sugar content of fizzy drinks has provoked a backlash from soft drinks manufacturers, with campaigners saying that it is not fair to exclude fruit juices, smoothies and milkshakes from the levy.
Further measures to tackle rogue landlords are debated
Proposals to “name and shame” rogue landlords may eventually be introduced across the UK if the scheme proves successful in London.
Care firm could face group legal claim
A leading care company could be facing a substantial bill for non-payment of the minimum wage, it was revealed this week.
Every school must become an academy
Chancellor George Osborne confirmed in his Budget that all schools in England must become academies by 2020 or have official plans to do so by 2022 and it is believed that draft legislation to enable the conversion of schools could be published within days.