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UK to Ban Resale of Gig and Event Tickets Above Face Value

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The UK government is set to ban the resale of tickets for gigs and live events at prices exceeding their original face value. This decision, announced last month under the Labour Party government, aims to crack down on ticket touting and protect fans from rising costs. Under the new rules, it will be illegal to resell tickets for profit, fulfilling a pledge made in Labour’s general election manifesto. The move comes in response to growing concerns raised by prominent artists such as Radiohead, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay, who urged the government to act against “pernicious” touts.