Reselling tickets for live events above face value to be banned

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Reselling tickets for live events above face value to be banned

Reselling tickets to live events for profit will no longer be allowed under a new government crackdown.

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Artists, including Dua Lipa and Coldplay called on the Prime Minister to help protect fans from being exploited by touts and resale sites, which offer tickets to events like concerts and sports matches at hugely inflated prices.

The new rules will mean tickets can only be resold at the original cost or face value.

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Date: November 18, 2025