UK plans to implement new regulations to tackle hidden online fees

The UK government is set to introduce new regulations aimed at eliminating hidden fees for online purchases, including tickets.

These rules will compel sellers to include all compulsory charges in the advertised sale price.

This move follows the government's November announcement to address the issue of "drip pricing," where consumers face additional mandatory fees, such as "booking fees," that inflate the initially displayed price of products and services like food deliveries, package holidays, airline and concert tickets.