Here’s the latest I can share based on recent public reporting up to mid-2025 and ongoing CMA activity. If you’d like, I can pull in newer developments with a quick, focused web search.
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a formal investigation into Ticketmaster UK in 2024 over Oasis ticket sales and potential unfair practices, including pricing transparency and the use of dynamic pricing. The CMA collected evidence from fans and industry stakeholders and stressed that fans should be treated fairly in ticket purchases. This investigation signaled heightened scrutiny of ticketing practices in the UK market.[1][3]
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In September 2025, the CMA secured undertakings from Ticketmaster as part of its Oasis-related consumer-protection case. The changes include more upfront information about pricing and more clarity during queues, with Ticketmaster agreeing not to use certain misleading labels and to provide price ranges and timing details to fans. The CMA stated these undertakings are voluntary and note that no admission of wrongdoing was made; they also indicated that if Ticketmaster fails to deliver, further action could follow.[2][3]
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The CMA’s 2024 case summary confirms ongoing concerns about dynamic pricing, queue information, and clear pricing disclosures during sales, with a broader emphasis on consumer protections in primary ticketing. While the CMA did not establish that Ticketmaster used fully algorithmic dynamic pricing in Oasis sales, it highlighted the need for transparency and consumer protections in ticket pricing practices.[3]
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Ticketmaster UK continues to publish news and updates through its own channels, including a dedicated UK News section, which covers artist announcements, events, and company updates. This content can be a useful barometer for the company’s positioning and customer communications, though it should be read alongside CMA updates for regulatory context.[4]
Would you like me to fetch the very latest articles from UK outlets or the CMA site to confirm any new developments in 2026? I can pull current headlines and summarize them with direct citations.
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ticketmaster uk Latest Breaking News, Pictures, Videos, and Special Reports from The Economic Times. ticketmaster uk Blogs, Comments and Archive News on Economictimes.com
economictimes.indiatimes.comIt comes after the ticketing controversy surrounding the Oasis reunion shows and the use of dynamic pricing
www.iq-mag.netLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukFans will have accurate information about the benefits of different types of tickets and more information about pricing before and during sales.
www.gov.ukNewsarticles, news and reviews Discover the world of live entertainment with Ticketmaster UK
discover.ticketmaster.co.ukThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated consumer protection concerns regarding the sale of Oasis concert tickets by Ticketmaster UK Ltd (Ticketmaster), including how so-called ‘dynamic pricing' may have been used.
www.gov.ukThe company will have to give fans more information, after an investigation into Oasis ticket sales.
www.bbc.comTJ Chambers (c) dreamstime.com Despite having originally declined the opportunity to provide oral evidence ( on 4th February 2025 Andrew Parsons Ticketmaster MD + RVP UK and Ireland appeared before…
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