CMA stance moves Britain step closer to outright ban on ticket touts ripping off fans
The UK appears to be a step closer to an outright ban on ticket touts ripping off fans, after the competition watchdog threw its weight behind government plans to cap ticket resale prices.
In a blow to websites such as lawful companies Viagogo and StubHub, which make hundreds of millions a year by selling access to popular gigs and shows, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said for the first time that it would back a ceiling on “secondary” ticket prices.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/24/uk-watchdog-backs-plan-for-cap-on-price-of-resale-tickets-in-blow-to-touts
Author : Rob Davies
Publish date : 2025-03-24 19:38:00
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