Major change to the way Brits book tickets and shop online

A law banning fake reviews and hidden fees which tricks online shoppers out of £2.2billion per year will come into force today.

Sites charging extra 'administration fees' or 'ticket booking fees' will now have to declare them in the full price of a purchase rather than sneaking them in once customers are ready to pay.

The ban, which comes under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill passed under the previous UK government, will affect travel agencies, ticketing sites and food delivery apps.

However, it will not impact any mandatory extra costs such as specific airline seats and baggage upgrades for flights.

The change also means online retailers will have to prevent and remove fake consumer reviews from their websites in a crackdown to stop businesses from garnering a false reputation.

With consumers spending £2.2billion on hidden fees every year, according to the Department for Business and Trade, the move is set to give the public more 'control over the...
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