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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.
You must get a licence from the council if you want to run a theatre or put on a public performance of a play
The CMA is investigating Google’s conduct in relation to Google’s distribution of apps on Android devices in the UK, in particular Google Play’s rules which oblige certain app developers to use Google Play’s own billing system for in-app purchases.
Early years good practice survey exploring perceptions of teaching and play.
Product recall for activity play cube presenting a high risk of choking due to easy access to small parts.
New powers will come into effect this summer to help communities take back control of their high streets and revive empty shops to accelerate regeneration.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
Product safety report for Addo Play Woodlets Lift and Look Puzzles presenting a high risk of choking
Machine Games Duty (MGD): what you pay it on, how to register, filing your return and changing your details.
An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
Product Recall for Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food presenting a serious risk of injuries
The fund is for voluntary organisations working to protect victims and end the abusive act of forced marriage; view the last successful bid list.
Product Recall for Stone and Clark Pull ‘n Play Xylophone presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
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