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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
New draft legislation to prevent ticket touts from using software bots to exploit consumers buying tickets to events.
A call for evidence on consumer protection measures applying to the re-sale of tickets for entertainment and sporting events.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
The government committed to publishing all details relating to tickets provided which added a cost to the public purse.
Independent review by Professor Michael Waterson of consumer protection measures in the online ticket resale market.
Research looking at users experience of buying and selling tickets through online secondary ticketing facilities.
How to follow the law if you sell alcohol at a charity event, including when you need to pay tax.
Check which supplies of sport, physical recreation, and physical education services qualify for exemption from VAT.
How your charity or not-for-profit organisation can check if a fundraising event qualifies for VAT exemption.
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