AA reveal some of UK’s worst shopping centres for parking charges – is your local on the list?

“UTTERLY crackers” parking charges have driven shoppers away from high streets over the festive break, the AA has said.

Up to £26 for just a few hours is charged at city shopping centres across the country, its analysis reveals.

The AA insisted these shocking fees, partly designed to encourage drivers to use Park and Ride and leave their cars on the outskirts, have hit retailers hard during the crucial festive shopping period.