Breaking News: Government Announces Ban on Reselling Concert Tickets Above Face Value
The UK government is set to introduce new ticketing laws, effective immediately, making it illegal to resell concert tickets above their original cost. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is expected to announce the measures on Wednesday.
Ticket resale above face value will be prohibited, allowing fans to buy tickets at their original price without fear of exploitation. This move aims to end industrial-scale ticket touting and provide a fairer experience for concert-goers.
The new rules come after high-profile artists such as Sam Fender, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to protect fans from exploitation. The ban on reselling tickets above face value is expected to have a significant impact on the live events industry.
The government's decision is a response to growing concerns about ticket touting and the difficulties fans face when trying to purchase tickets at face value. The new laws will be enforced immediately, and those found guilty of reselling tickets above face value may face penalties.
This is a developing story, and we will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
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