5 h. ago Avanti to run Manchester to London morning commuter train without passengers after watchdog refuses to let them sell tickets for it

Rail firm Avanti said it was ‘disappointed’ by the watchdog’s decision

Sport

5 h. ago Axed Manchester to London commuter train to continue running – but without passengers

The train, one of the country’s fastest intercity services, is popular with commuters – but they won’t be able to board it

Politics

21 h. ago Avanti to run Manchester to London morning commuter train without passengers

A ruling by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) means the service from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston will still depart each weekday  but will carry only staff for up to five months.

Politics

53 h. ago Tartan Army could be priced out of World Cup as tickets sell for 11 times value

Tickets for group matches are already fetching a whopping £500 for the games in North America next summer.

Politics

8 d. ago Euston chaos as 'do not travel' warning issued with signal fault wrecking travel plans for thousands

A ‘do not travel’ warning has been issued by Avanti West Coast for all routes between London and Manchester, Liverpool, Holyhead and Preston

Events

1 week ago Manchester United’s seat licence plan threatened by ticket tout clampdown

Club plan to sell PSLs to help fund new £2bn stadiumModel to be outlawed by proposed government legislationManchester United’s plans to sell personal seat licences to supporters to help fund the £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford has been put under threat by the government’s clampdown on ticket touts.The Guardian has learned that the proposed PSL model being considered by United permitted seat licence holders to sell on their match or season-tickets at a profit to other fans but that will now be outlawed by the government in proposed legislation due to be introduced in next year’s King’s Speech. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Reselling tickets for profit to be outlawed in UK government crackdown

Touts – and ordinary consumers – will no longer be able to charge anything more than price at which they purchased ticket Reselling tickets for profit is to be outlawed under plans due to be announced this week, the Guardian has learned, as the government goes ahead with a long-awaited crackdown on touts and resale platforms such as Viagogo and StubHub.Ministers had been considering allowing touts – and ordinary consumers – to sell on a ticket for up to 130% of face value, as part of a consultation process that ended earlier this year. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Lily Allen's West End Girl concert tickets sell out instantly as fans beg for 'more dates'

Fans said trying to get tickets was an ‘impossible task’ and called out resale sites for seemingly buying up tickets

Sport

3 w. ago Where to buy Lily Allen tickets now as London Palladium shows sell out in 25 minutes

Where to buy Lily Allen tickets now as London Palladium shows sell out in 25 minutes  LADbible

Politics

3 w. ago Serbia REFUSE to sell tickets for England clash at Wembley and say ‘we will not responsible for our fans’ behaviour’

SERBIA are refusing to sell tickets for next week's clash with England at Wembley. The Eagles visit the Three Lions in the penultimate game of World Cup qualifying in Group K. However, the November 13 clash will not see any travelling Serbia fans involved. It comes after the Serbian FA took the decision NOT to...

Sport

4 w. ago FC Midtjylland warn against fake Celtic tickets with Europa League showdown set to be a sell out

The Hoops make the trip to Jutland on matchday four of the competition in six days time

Events