5 h. ago Bank cards to avoid hidden ATM holiday fees that can come in as soon as you land

A wide variety of cards are on the market that could save you money while on holiday

Economics

5 h. ago Best travel credit and debit cards to use for holidays abroad to avoid hidden fees

Using the wrong bank or travel card can lead to extra fees and charges when spending money abroad

Transport

7 d. ago Furious residents in £400,000 homes on newbuild estate claim they are locked in 'fleecehold' agreements with 'hidden' service fees

Homeowners at the Norfolk estate say 'hidden' service fees could end up costing them hundreds of pounds every year.

Economics

8 d. ago Who is behind the great rock’n’roll ripoff? How Ticketmaster swallowed the live entertainment scene

From grassroots gigs to stadium shows, there’s no escaping the ticketing giant, making billions from hiking up prices (and whacking on fees)Even Donald Trump knows that the price of concert tickets is too damn high. Recently, flanked by the preposterously dressed Maga rocker Kid Rock, the president signed an executive order to protect fans from “crazy prices” by cracking down on scalpers and hidden fees. “Make America Fun Again,” Kid Rock declared.It will take more than an executive order to resolve the ticketing industry’s most intractable problems. Scalpers, anyway, are an easy target with few friends. The fact is that, with or without them, top-flight concert tickets have never been harder to acquire or afford. As customer experiences go, it’s the pits. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago All the hidden holiday costs designed to catch you out including six

Don’t get caught out by expensive hidden fees when you travel this summer, warns MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry

Politics

1 week ago Sand groomers v turtles: how wildlife is falling foul of the demand for Insta

From the turtle-nesting beaches of Italy to Greek island bird havens, across the Mediterranean campaigners are fighting to protect habitats from tourists seeking a picture-perfect holidayIn the summer months in Puglia, southern Italy, the battle for the beaches begins before dawn. Armed with tractors, beach owners flatten every imperfection from the sand, dragging it to sift out anything large enough to be considered waste. As the sun rises, tourists flood the coastline, often unaware of what lies hidden beneath their feet.Two feet below the surface, delicate eggs laid by loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) are waiting to hatch. For the turtles, the beach is not a beauty spot but a habitat. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Everyone goes to Barry Island but there's a quiet beach 20 minutes from Cardiff with nobody on it

It feels like a proper, hidden gem, perfect if you want to enjoy the sunshine in peace

Politics

2 w. ago Feeling constantly tired? Expert reveals 6 hidden nutrient deficiencies that could be to blame

A leading pharmacist has revealed the key nutrients we may be lacking that could be the cause for feeling constantly tired - and how you can combat the fatigue once and for all

Politics

2 w. ago More than one in five Brits feel stressed every day as hidden health costs revealed

Key frustrations which wear people down include running late, misplacing your mobile or work piling up, as people compalin of headachess, issues sleeping, shortness of breath and even bloating

Politics

3 w. ago Ryanair's strict £46 suitcase rule catching tourists out before they board

The budget airline Ryanair isn't always wallet-friendly with British travellers continually subjected to hidden fees, including one hefty fee tied to checked luggage

Society