King's Speech 2026: Culture, media and sport

Approximate read time: 15 minutes

The government has said it will introduce legislation to strengthen consumer protections in the ticket resale market. It hopes this will protect fans from ‘exploitation’ by ticket touts and would “put fans first”. However, it does not intend to legislate on the primary ticket market despite recent concerns about dynamic pricing. Instead, it hopes that current measures and commitments in the primary ticket market will provide the required protection for consumers.

In addition, this briefing details recent government statements and policies on gambling regulation, broadcasting and local media, and its plans to support the arts, creative industries and young people.

This briefing has been prepared to assist members of the House of Lords in the debates on the King’s Speech. It draws upon material from the public domain and does not constitute official information about the government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced.