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CLA and CNAC confirm change to Distance Learner metric for Higher Education Licence

March 18, 2026 By Becky Owen
CLA brings forward HE Licence change to deliver savings for institutions with distance learners. The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) has confirmed that, from August 2026, distance learners in Higher Education will be charged on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis rather than headcount....
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CLA appoints Simon Hutson as Chief Executive Officer

January 23, 2026 By Becky Owen
The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Hutson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Simon will take up the role on 9 February 2026....

Responsible AI in PR starts with strong governance

January 14, 2026 By Becky Owen
Generative AI is no longer niche it’s becoming part of everyday work in the UK PR sector. From drafting press releases to analysing industry insights, agencies are using generative AI to boost efficiency and productivity....
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CLA’s Response to UK Copyright and AI Consultation Findings

December 18, 2025 By Becky Owen
The UK Government has published an update on its work on copyright and AI, including a summary of responses from its recent consultation....
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Generative AI in the Public Sector

December 12, 2025 By clair.gordon@cla.co.uk
Balancing Innovation with Good Governance  Research conducted by Fiftyfive5, commissioned by the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), found that 55% of public sector employees use generative AI (GAI) tools at work, with 4 in 5 using it weekly....
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CLA’s Public Administration Licence: Your 5 Key Need-To-Knows

December 1, 2025 By clair.gordon@cla.co.uk
Public sector organisations, from local authorities and public bodies to police and fire services, handle vast amounts of published content every day....