UK bans fake reviews and hidden fees that cost Brits £2,200,000,000

The ban on the sneaky fees came into force today (Picture: Shutterstock/maicasaa)

The UK has banned fake reviews and hidden fees that cost Brits an estimated £2.2 billion a year.

The fees, commonly associated with travel websites, ticketing platforms, and food delivery apps, have been notorious for inflating the final price of services, often by more than 25%.

Under reforms introduced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024, businesses must now include all...