London, Nov 19, 2025 (AFP) - UK to ban concert ticket resales at inflated prices

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2025-11-19
The UK government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the resale of tickets for concerts, sports matches and other events above their original price, targeting touts who profit from inflated prices. Resale platforms and ticket touts often list tickets at a huge mark-up on their face value price, sparking outrage from the music industry and fans alike. The issue was highlighted by widespread public anger over the exorbitant cost of some tickets to......
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