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What to look out for when buying events tickets from secondary ticketing websites.
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Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
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Application forms and guidance for holding a temporary event.
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New draft legislation to prevent ticket touts from using software bots to exploit consumers buying tickets to events.
Buying or commissioning services from outside the UK, Europe or abroad. Paying VAT on services.
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