Ed Sheeran, who sung on the 2014 version, is included on the new one, and it turns out he’d prefer not to be involved.

arrives, and it features Ed Sheeran ... “My approval wasn’t sought on this new Band Aid 40 release,” the singer wrote. “Had I had the choice I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals.” ...

Ed Sheeran is unhappy his vocals have been used on a Band Aid 40th anniversary single, suggesting the initiative perpetuates ...

A debate is breaking out over plans to release a new version of Band Aid’s charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ which combines vocals from all four previous versions into an ‘ultimate mix’.