The UK government has reportedly accelerated its work on legislative measures intended to restrict the secondary ticket market. Prime Minister Keir Starmer previously committed to outlawing the for-profit resale of tickets on platforms such as Viagogo and StubHub, a promise originally outlined in the Labour Party’s 2024 election manifesto. The initiative aims to prevent fans from being charged significantly higher prices than the original face value of concert tickets.

While the government has expressed intent to address the issue, the proposed measures were notably absent from the recent King’s Speech, which outlines the legislative agenda for the parliamentary session. This omission has led to increased pressure from various stakeholders, including prominent artists such as Radiohead, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay. Additionally, the Prime Minister has faced personal appeals from musicians, including the drummer from The Smiths, to prioritize the regulation of ticket touting.

There is currently no formal timeline for when this legislation will be introduced to Parliament. The government’s focus remains on fulfilling its manifesto pledge to stop fans from being financially exploited by secondary resale sites, though the path to implementation remains subject to the government's broader legislative priorities.