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Find out if you need a licence to show films - public screenings, using film in schools, choosing a licence, penalties for breaching copyright
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
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Find out how to account for VAT when you rent out and part-exchange pre-recorded video cassette films.
Learn more about your responsibilities if you're running a small business including registration, tax returns, record keeping, tax bills and payments.
Learn more about money laundering regulations, your responsibilities and how to report suspicious activity.
How the Thames Barrier works, and when it is scheduled to close.
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
Official information British people moving to and living in Canada need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
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