A new Government-commissioned report has investigated the music industry’s licensing issues. It’s complicated, but pay attention – it has huge implications for the future of copyright in the UK and beyond. Here’s what you need to know...

Imagine: a simple website which allowed everyone in Europe to license a piece of music at the touch of a button.

No frustrating blocks in the process for emerging technologies; no irritating confusion over who is owed what. Just an Amazon-like online Eden: ...