Pubs win court battle over recorded music charges

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Pubs, restaurants and hotels could share £20m in refunds after winning a court battle over the charges they pay for playing recorded music.

The High Court upheld a ruling from a copyright tribunal that the tariffs introduced in 2005 were unfair.

The Institute of Licensing claimed the charges meant fees were increased by more than four times.

Phonographic Performance Limited, which represents record companies and performers, brought in the charges.

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