CALIFORNIA: Google has suspended Viagogo as an advertiser. The Competition and Market Authority is taking the ticketing website to court, alleging it has not done enough to change its business practices after claims touts resell tickets at inflated prices on the site.

It says it is “working with the CMA”. Last year, the Football Association, the trade body UK Music and some MPs signed an open letter to senior Google executives, urging it to stop Viagogo from advertising.

In a statement on Wednesday, Google said: “When people use our platform for help in purchasing tickets, we want to make sure that they have an experience they can trust.

“This is why we have strict policies and take necessary action when we find an advertiser in breach.”

(Agencies)