Fans fight back against new wave of ticket fees
Music fans are demanding transparency after being charged a 'restoration fee' for concerts at brand-new venues. Discover how hidden charges add up and what's being done.
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Fan's £500 secondary ticket gamble causes match day anxiety
A football fan faces a tense wait as his son queues to validate £500 worth of tickets bought on a secondary platform. Will they gain entry to the ground? Read about the risks of the resale market.
World Cup 2026: Mexican Fans Priced Out by Ticket Chaos
Excitement for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico is fading as fans face exorbitant ticket prices and a confusing ballot system, reviving memories of the affordable 1986 tournament. Discover the growing sense of exclusion.
Scotland World Cup packages start at over £8,000
Scotland fans are being offered official travel packages for the 2026 World Cup, with prices starting at over £8,000. Manager Steve Clarke has urged supporters to avoid debt.
World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices Soar, Final Up to 9x Cost
A Guardian analysis reveals the cheapest 2026 World Cup tickets have skyrocketed, with the final at MetLife Stadium costing up to nine times more than 2022. Discover the impact on fans.
Avoid Gatwick's new £10 drop-off charge with this loophole
Gatwick Airport's drop-off fee is soaring to £10, but a free alternative exists. Discover the simple hack using long-stay car parks and shuttle buses to save money.
FIFA hikes World Cup prize money by 50% for 2026
FIFA confirms a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for 2026, with champions earning $50m. The announcement follows a row over expensive tournament tickets. Read the full details.
Socceroos fans face World Cup ticket uncertainty
Football Australia secures $90 World Cup tickets after FIFA backflip, but only 500 per match. Fans face confusion over access and ballot changes. Read the latest.
FIFA creates $60 ticket tier for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced a new 'supporter entry' ticket tier for the 2026 World Cup, with prices fixed at $60 for all matches. The move follows widespread criticism of exorbitant dynamic pricing for the tournament.
London cemetery fees to rise by up to 165%
Westminster City Council announces steep increases in burial and cremation fees at two cemeteries, with some costs jumping by 165%. Discover the full breakdown of council charge hikes.
Soaring specialist fees create 'impossible choices' for patients
Rising out-of-pocket costs for specialist care are pushing Australians into financial hardship. Experts warn of a 'system without guardrails' and call for urgent government action on fee transparency and affordability.
Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charge rises to £7
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.
Disabled bay painted around parked car, driver fined
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge labelled 'unfair' moneymaker
Heathrow Airport faces criticism for hiking its terminal drop-off charge to £7 and imposing a strict 10-minute limit. Drivers and campaigners slam the move as an unfair cost passed to passengers.
Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charges rise to £7
Heathrow Airport is increasing its drop-off charge to £7 and slashing the time limit to 10 minutes from New Year's Day 2026. Discover the new rules, how to pay, and the free alternatives available.
Minister Criticises FirstPort's Leasehold Fees and Failures
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook condemns 'unacceptable' practices by property manager FirstPort, highlighting a £1.5m fine and soaring fees. Calls for urgent leasehold reform grow.
Germany Wins Bid to Host Women's Euro 2029
UEFA has selected Germany to host the 2029 Women's European Championship. The bid promises to smash attendance records. Get all the details on the decision.
FIFA Scales Back Dynamic Pricing for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for all 2026 World Cup tickets after fan cost concerns. Fixed-price options will be available for specific fan categories. Read the latest details.
EE pays £300 to cover broadband switching fees
EE is offering up to £300 to cover early exit fees for customers switching broadband providers this winter. The deal includes Full Fibre 100 at £26.99/month but ends soon.
Neck pillow luggage hack dodges £20 airline fees
Discover how a traveller saved £20 on Wizz Air luggage fees by stuffing clothes into a neck pillow. This clever packing hack could revolutionise your budget travel.
Taxpayers Subsidise Rising Specialist Fees in NHS
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
Olivia Dean Fans Refunded After Ticketmaster Row
British singer Olivia Dean condemns 'vile' ticket resale practices, prompting Ticketmaster to issue partial refunds and cap prices. Discover how artists are fighting back.
Olivia Dean Secures Fan Refunds from Ticketmaster
Singer Olivia Dean demands industry change after securing partial refunds for fans and a cap on resale ticket prices. Discover how this impacts live music accessibility.
Banks face £16m hike in Financial Ombudsman fees
UK banks face an £86m Financial Ombudsman Service levy as Treasury reforms cost £8m. Motor finance cases to surge 300% under new crackdown. Discover how this affects financial services.
2026 Rail Fare Freeze: Will London Tube Prices Still Rise?
The government's 2026 rail fare freeze for England won't apply to London's Tube. Discover why Londoners might face a 5.8% fare hike and what it means for Travelcards.
US triples national park fees for international visitors
The US Interior Department announces a major fee hike for non-residents visiting national parks, while introducing new Trump-themed passes and patriotic free days for Americans.
24 English universities at risk of market exit within year
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
TfL's savage reply over Blackwall Tunnel charge signs
Transport for London issued a scathing response to a motorist who claimed Blackwall Tunnel charges weren't clearly signed. Discover how TfL defended its signage policy.
New Tube barriers offer £180 cashback with Chase cards
TfL replaces Google Pay with Chase on 5,000 ticket barriers. Use a Chase debit card for 1% travel cashback, saving up to £180 yearly. Find out which stations are first.
Civilisations: Ancient Rome's Lessons for Modern Crises
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
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