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CLA appoints Tony Johnson as interim CEO

Following nine years of leadership from outgoing Chief Executive Mat Pfleger, CLA has announced the appointment of Tony Johnson as interim CEO, who will lead the organisation for an initial term from 1 July to 31 October 2025....

Renewed agreement ensures copyright compliance across Northern Ireland schools

State schools across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from significant cost savings and continued permission to reuse content from millions of educational resources, following the renewal of a five-year copyright licensing agreement between the Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) and the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)....

CLA Welcomes Monisha Shah as new Co-Chair

The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is pleased to welcome Monisha Shah as the new Co-Chair of the CLA Board. Monisha takes on this role through her appointment as Chair of the Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) Board, effective 1 June....

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and CLA renew long-standing partnership to support Welsh schools

State-maintained schools across Wales are set to save millions annually, thanks to the renewal of a long-standing partnership between the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). ...

Five-year agreement ensures copyright compliance across Northern Ireland’s health and social care sector

Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) has renewed a key five-year agreement with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), securing blanket permissions to reuse published content in a legally compliant and efficient way....

CLA announces development of Generative AI Training Licence

Innovative licensing solution set to transform AI training in Q3 2025 The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is delighted to announce its ambitious plans to launch a groundbreaking Generative AI Training Licence, set to be available in the third quarter of 2025....