A YouTuber’s praise for a hotel’s ‘no service charge’ policy backfired after his ₹10,030 bill for a simple meal went viral. Social media users criticized the exorbitant prices, questioning the high cost and GST discrepancies. The incident sparked a debate about hidden costs and transparency in restaurant pricing.
Moving house is a stressful experience, and it can be even more expensive than you expect. According to new research, almost seven in 10 households (equating to 69%) have been shocked by surprise fees when moving home. And, on average, these hidden fees could cost almost £6,000 at £5,837.
A recent study by consumer group Which? found that budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air can actually be more expensive than British Airways when extra costs, such as cabin baggage and seat selection, are taken into account. The study analyzed prices for return flights from London airports to Malaga, Athens, and Naples and found that British Airways had the lowest total price for Naples flights and was the second cheapest for Malaga flights. Ryanair and Wizz Air failed to return the lowest price on any occasion when the cost of a cabin bag and seat selection were included. The study also found that unavoidable hidden charges for online consumers, known as “drip pricing,” are to be banned under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. However, optional extras, such as fees for seat selection, are not included in the legislation, which has led Which? to call for them to be covered.
