Entertainment · 17 November 2025
UK Government Set to Ban Ticket Resale Above Face Value in Major Crackdown on Touts
The UK government is expected to announce plans this week to ban the resale of tickets for profit, limiting resellers to charging only the original face value plus limited fees. The legislation, set to target platforms like Viagogo and StubHub, comes after widespread criticism of ticket touting following high-profile events like Oasis concerts. Artists including Radiohead, Coldplay, and Dua Lipa recently petitioned the government to take action against exploitative pricing practices.
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