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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees

Published 19 August 2026, 9:50am

UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’ Business live – latest updates The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns that all three companies…

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