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The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
The UK competition watchdog is investigating Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over suspected 'drip pricing', amid concerns the companies displayed misleadingly low prices without showing full costs upfront. The probes are part of a broader clampdown on illegal hidden fees.
Sky News – UK The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
BBC News – Business The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’ Business live – latest updates The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns that all three companies displayed misleadingly low prices to their customers. The Competition and Markets Authority’s investigations are part of a broader clampdown on…
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