Booking.com cancels £2,300 stay, demands £9,200
A family's confirmed hotel booking for the F1 Grand Prix was cancelled by Booking.com, which then demanded four times the original price. Read the warning for UK travellers.
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Black Friday 2025: Avoid Retailer Scams & Tricks
The ACCC is cracking down on misleading Black Friday sales tactics. Discover the five key things you need to know to spot fake discounts and protect your wallet.
Major Travel Brands' Ads Banned for Misleading Prices
The ASA has banned adverts from Booking.com, Hilton, Travelodge and Accor for misleading customers on room availability. Discover how this ruling impacts your travel bookings.
Healthy snack bars contain more sugar than doughnuts
A damning audit exposes 'healthy' snack bars with more sugar than a Krispy Kreme doughnut, misleading parents and fuelling a child health crisis. Urgent government action is needed.
Brian Walshe pleads guilty to lesser charges in wife's death
Brian Walshe pleads guilty to charges of disposing of his wife Ana's body and misleading police, but will still stand trial for her murder. Read the latest from the courtroom.
CMA launches pricing probe into 8 major UK companies
The UK's competition watchdog investigates eight major firms, including Gold's Gym and Wayfair, over online pricing and sales practices. Discover if your consumer rights are being protected.
Online Retailers Probed Over Misleading Pricing
UK competition watchdog investigates major online retailers for potentially misleading pricing practices. Are you paying more than you should? Find out here.
Flight Booking Hack Saves Hundreds with VPN
A financial expert reveals a legal travel booking trick using a VPN to change your point of sale, potentially saving hundreds on flights. Discover how it works and the risks involved.
Travel websites' misleading airport lounge ads exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how major travel platforms are using deceptive advertising tactics to promote 'complimentary' airport lounge access that comes with significant hidden costs and conditions.
Crest sued over 'deceptive' kids' toothpaste packaging
Major lawsuit alleges Crest misled parents with packaging that appeared to contain significantly more toothpaste than actual contents, sparking consumer outrage across the UK.
Kristi Noem busted using misleading border footage
Republican governor Kristi Noem faces scrutiny after investigation reveals she used misleading Texas border footage to dramatise Washington DC immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about political authenticity.
Reform UK rebuked over misleading MP campaign ads
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Reform UK for deceptive political advertisements claiming Sarah Pochin as their 'new MP' before her election victory in Cheshire.
TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing in court ruling
French oil giant TotalEnergies has been ruled by a Paris court to have made misleading environmental claims about its natural gas operations, in a major victory for climate campaigners.
Travelodge overbooking leaves guest without room
A business traveller's stay turned into a nightmare when Travelodge admitted to overbooking, leaving him without a room despite a confirmed reservation. Discover the shocking details of this hospitality fail.
Bupa pays £1.4m bonuses after misleading customers
Health insurance giant Bupa has paid out £1.4 million in bonuses to senior executives despite admitting to systematically misleading thousands of Australian customers, raising serious questions about corporate accountability.
Don't Get Caught Out: The Little-Known Airline Rule
Experts reveal a crucial 24-hour rule most travellers don't know about that can protect your holiday booking and save you from costly mistakes.
Woolworths' Big W Ad Banned for Misleading Prices
Australia's advertising watchdog has ruled against Woolworths' Big W promotion, finding the 'Every Day Low Prices' campaign misled consumers about genuine discounts.
Trader Joe's sued over 'misleading' snack packaging
Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's confronts class-action lawsuits in multiple US states alleging deceptive packaging practices on snack products, with consumers claiming they're getting 'far less' than advertised.
Expert Guide to Bagging the Cheapest Flights
Discover the insider strategies travel professionals use to slash flight costs, from booking timing tricks to hidden browser features that could save you hundreds on your next trip.
Expert Travel Hacks That Transform Your Holiday
Discover the insider secrets travel professionals swear by - from booking strategies to packing tricks that could save you time, money and stress on your next getaway.
12 Genius Flight Hacks That Save You Money
Discover insider secrets from travel professionals that could dramatically cut your flight costs and transform how you book holidays forever.
Travel firm backtracks on price drop refund promise
Leading travel company faces backlash after quietly removing its 'Price Drop Protection' guarantee, leaving customers without promised refunds when holiday prices fall after booking.
UK Travel Age Restrictions: Complete Guide
Planning your next UK adventure? Discover the surprising age requirements for renting cars, booking flights, and securing railcards that could save you money and hassle.
Mum banned from flight over toddler's name ticket error
A British mother's dream holiday to Canada turned into a travel nightmare after her family was barred from boarding their flight due to a simple name discrepancy on her toddler's ticket.
AI Planned My Holiday - Shocking Results
A tech-savvy traveller put artificial intelligence to the ultimate test by having ChatGPT plan and book a complete Spanish getaway. Discover the surprising triumphs and concerning pitfalls of letting algorithms handle your vacation.
Ryanair Warns Against Online Travel Agency Overcharging
Budget airline Ryanair exposes major online travel agencies for charging excessive fees and selling fake services in dramatic consumer alert.
Travel Expert's 7 Money-Saving Holiday Booking Hacks
Discover insider strategies from award-winning travel host Kellee Edwards on how to save hundreds on flights, accommodation and experiences with these clever booking tricks.
Flight booking error adds 1,000 miles to Tokyo trip
A British traveller's dream trip to Japan turned into an unexpected global tour after a booking error added over 1,000 extra miles to his journey. Discover how his direct flight became a multi-stop marathon across Europe.
Man's flight booking blunder leads to 3-hour airport dash
A British tourist's dream holiday to Budapest turned into a frantic airport nightmare after he mistakenly booked a flight for the wrong month. Discover how his desperate three-hour dash through Manchester Airport captured hearts online.
Airbnb Nightmares: Hidden Rules That Ruin Holidays
Essential guide reveals the shocking Airbnb rules that could leave you facing massive fines or eviction. Discover how to protect yourself from holiday rental disasters.
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