U.K. Vows to Ban Resale of Concert Tickets Above Face Value NYT | Top Stories Ben Sisario 20 November 2025 at 01:00 The move aims to prevent “touts,” or scalpers, from charging exorbitant prices for sought-after shows. © The New York TimesAn Oasis concert in Wales this summer. British regulators opened an investigation after Oasis fans saw some seats on Ticketmaster more than double in cost from their advertised price.