The music industry has expressed disappointment after the UK government included only a draft bill on banning ticket touts in Wednesday's King's Speech.
The Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill was presented in the Houses of Parliament on May 13 as part of the King's Speech. Industry figures criticised the decision to start with a draft rather than primary legislation, which they said would delay action for years through further consultations.
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South Korean authorities are probing ticket fraud, automated purchases, and illegal resales for BTS' free comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026—the group's first live show since military service. Reports of scams have emerged amid the event's massive draw of up to 260,000 fans, prompting enhanced security as preparations intensify.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on ticket touts by making it illegal to resell live event tickets above their original price. The commitment came in a new letter addressed directly to music fans.
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Tennessee's House Finance, Ways and Means committee voted down a bipartisan bill aimed at funding independent music venues. The 11-15 defeat came on April 16, despite the measure's earlier passage in the Senate. The legislation sought to establish a $2 million pilot program through fees on secondary ticket sales.
The UK's Wireless Festival 2026 has been cancelled after the Home Office denied Kanye West—now Ye—entry to headline the event, amid backlash to his booking reported earlier. Organizers cited the visa refusal and promised full refunds, following sponsor withdrawals and public outcry over West's antisemitic history.
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An opposition motion by the Green and Left Parties for an immediate moratorium on all teenage deportations—including legally binding decisions—was narrowly defeated in parliament, 148-147. This follows the government's announcement last week of a limited pause pending new laws. Critics call it a betrayal, while ministers eye a solution soon.
A ruling party-led constitutional amendment bill failed to pass a parliamentary vote on May 7 after the main opposition party boycotted the session, falling short of the required quorum.
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South Korea's National Assembly passed a 26.2 trillion-won ($17.7 billion) extra budget bill on April 10 to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, with a 214-11 vote. The ruling Democratic Party and opposition People Power Party agreed to maintain the government's proposed size. About 35.8 million people will receive cash payments ranging from 100,000 to 600,000 won based on income and region.