UK Rejects Extending Copyright Term

“On Tuesday, the U.K. rejected a plea to extend copyright for music to 70 years, saying the change would also require revamping laws for the rest of Europe. Artists such as Richard and McCartney are facing the expiry of copyright on their early hits, such as Richard’s 1958 song Move It and McCartney’s early Beatles hit Please Please Me. At the same time there is unprecedented demand for their back catalogue through digital downloads.”