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UK competition watchdog

Coverage of UK competition watchdog in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 15 · 06:59 UTCMost recent: Jun 23 · 07:04 UTC
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StubHub UKorganization1Viagogo UKorganization1drip pricingtopic1AAorganization1BSM Driving Schoolorganization1Drip pricingtopic1Learner driverstopic1
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  • BUSINESSJun 23 · 07:04 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    StubHub UK fined almost £900,000 over ‘hidden’ ticket fees

    StubHub UK was fined nearly £900,000 and ordered to refund over 50,000 customers for using 'drip pricing' by not displaying full ticket prices at booking. The UK competition watchdog also cited rival reseller Viagogo UK as part of an ongoing investigation into similar practices.

  • BUSINESSApr 15 · 06:59 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees

    The AA driving schools were fined £4.2m and ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers for hiding fees during bookings, a practice called 'drip pricing.' The UK competition watchdog found the AA and BSM Driving School violated regulations by not disclosing full lesson costs upfront, resulting in over £760,000 in repayments.