Government to ban resale of live event tickets for profit | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDavid HughesTuesday 18 November 2025 01:21 GMTDua Lipa’s Top 3 Spotify tracksThe UK government is expected to announce plans to ban the reselling of live event tickets for profit, aiming to tackle secondary ticketing platforms.Ministers are reportedly set to cap resale prices at the original face value of the ticket, though additional fees may still be permitted.This initiative follows a campaign by major music artists, including Coldplay and Dua Lipa, alongside consumer groups and industry bodies, advocating for a cap on resale prices.Supporters, such as Live Nation Entertainment, believe the ban will make live events more accessible and prevent fans from being overcharged by touts.Conversely, resale firms like StubHub and Viagogo have warned that a price cap could lead to an increase in black market transactions and higher rates of fraud.In fullGovernment to ban resale of tickets above face value amid tout crackdownThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in