Tag: UK

(Reuters) - Britain will signal on Wednesday that it intends to legalize copying of CDs or DVDs onto digital music players or computers for personal use, a government source said on Tuesday.

The move was one of the recommendations made in a review of Britain's intellectual property framework carried out by Professor Ian Hargreaves earlier this year at the request of Prime Minister David Cameron.

As many Americans eat up the Royal Wedding, those on the other side of the spectrum are left wondering why?
Author Mark Oppenheimer weighs in on the media blitz surrounding Harry and Kate's sideshow nuptials, and how commemorative cupcakes are just a sampling of America's outrageous overindulgence.

Over 400 representatives from UK businesses have met in London to seek advice on how best to prepare for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Focused on transport plans for the capital, the conference was the first part of an information campaign to help ensure both businesses and commuters can make informed travel choices during the Games.

David Higgins, chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority, said: UK businesses are already benefiting from the Games with thousands of contracts worth billions of pounds.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have begun a five day visit to the Gulf as part of a concerted attempt to boost British presence in the region. Landing in Abu Dhabi late last night, The Queen was greeted by Crown

Following a decision by the Civil Aviation Authority to allow aircraft to operate in low density volcanic ash, National Air Traffic Services has removed restrictions on aviation activity in UK airspace. The decision ends six days of disruption, with the International Air Transport Association reporting costs could run to $1.7

Travelodge has announced plans to open 26 new hotels in the UK this year in a programme worth £115m. The expansion will create over 2,000 rooms as well as 500 new jobs within the budget hotel chain.

The expansion will take Travelodges UK portfolio to more than 400 properties and 30,000 rooms, and will include new hotels in London, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Colwyn Bay and Morecambe.

Glade Festival UK 16-19 July *LINE UP*

There will be more than 300 artists playing at the award winner Best Dance Festival in the UK
-> new venue = * LOUDER & LATER *

Check also the new website where you can scroll along the 4 days and see who's playing where and when!

www.gladefestival.com

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Avalon is where you want to go...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc's online video site, YouTube, said on Monday it will block all music videos to British users after it was unable to reach a rights deal with the main songwriters' collection society.