UK musicians and fans demand action against ticket scalping bots and inflated resale prices.

British musicians including Radiohead, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay, joined by Scottish acts like Travis and Mogwai, are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act against online ticket resale platforms they call "pernicious," citing bot-driven scalping and inflated prices that block ordinary fans. The artists, backed by consumer groups and sports fans’ organizations, demand a resale price cap to combat touting, citing extreme markups and anonymous sellers. While Viagogo and StubHub claim compliance with UK law and oppose bot use, critics argue enforcement remains weak despite past court orders. The government says it is developing a strategy to crack down on touting and plans to announce its approach soon.