But not for another 15 years. Britain agrees to grant artists a share of the resale price when their work is resold, bringing it into line with other European countries. London’s art sellers predict disaster. – The Independent (UK)
- JOB (IN)SECURITY: Now that Britain has accepted European Union proposals to impose a levy on art sales, employees at the UK’s biggest auction houses are worried about losing revenues – not to mention their jobs. – The Guardian
- A WATERED DOWN AGREEMENT: European Commission is unhappy with the deal. – BBC