Music Business News: Europe

Spotify hires Francis Keeling to head up global licensing

Widely respected exec left Universal after 14 years last month

Tom March and Ben Mortimer named co-Presidents of Polydor Records

Duo join the label where Lucian Grainge made his name

Independent publishers fight against market concentration – and for more streaming cash

Annette Barrett and Pierre Mossiat explain IMPF's mission

Spirit B-Unique acquires Polar Patrol Publishing

Acquisition includes tracks from Ed Sheeran's X co-written by Johnny Mcdaid

!K7 rebrands as it expands management division

Tricky says company is "best management I've had in 22 years"

Widespread lay-offs at Global as Entertainment division is stripped

After much fanfare, new talent division incurs heavy job cuts in UK and US

The Stone Roses release first new material in 22 years on Virgin EMI and Columbia

Ted Cockle's team will handle release of hugely anticipated album

UK-based Music + Sport expands to present shows at rugby grounds

Jess Glynne confirmed for first show on June 18