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Music videos return to UK YouTube

Source: BBC
London : United Kingdom | 3 months ago  
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In March, YouTube blocked thousands of music videos to UK users, after it failed to reach agreement over fees. YouTube, owned by Google, is paying an undisclosed lump sum to PRS, backdated until January and lasting until 2012. PRS for Music said it was pleased an agreement had been reached but neither...
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