UK Hospitality Relief: Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April 2027, expected to save a typical pub about £1,100 a year and help nearly 32,000 venues, with funding tied to reviewing reliefs for businesses deemed not to “positively contribute” (including vape shops) and cracking down on tax-avoidance via online marketplaces. Industry Pushback: Retail and travel groups welcomed the move but warned it shouldn’t leave other high-street businesses behind, arguing the wider visitor economy needs support too. Live Music & Culture: Latitude Festival returns to Henham Park with David Byrne, Teddy Swims and Lewis Capaldi headlining, while Harbourfront Centre will host the official launch of Reggae Month Canada during Island Soul. AI Music Pressure: Deezer says AI-generated music now makes up over half of daily uploads, and Suno is facing fallout after a major data breach involving 55 million users. Global Music Business: Spotify highlighted Atif Aslam’s massive international streaming reach ahead of his new album, and K-pop rookie CORTIS’ GREENGREEN crossed 3M sales. Entertainment Expansion: SM Prime is ramping up live-event bookings at its new Cebu arena, partnering with Ticketmaster for SM Ticketmaster.