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Business news from the UK government
Government bans ticket touting to protect fans from rip-off prices
Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost
Growth placed at the heart of regulators’ remit alongside new measures to boost scrutiny and transparency
Business Secretary sets out new stronger duty for regulators to ensure they better prioritise helping businesses go for growth
Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services
In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities.
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