4 d. ago Scotrail ordered to withdraw 'cheapest tickets' claim from website after ruling

Scotrail has since changed the wording on its website.

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4 d. ago ScotRail's 'cheapest tickets' claim ruled as misleading by advertising watchdog

The watchdog said the adverts “must not appear again” on ScotRail’s website.

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5 d. ago Adverts for three major travel brands BANNED for 'misleading pricing claims'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found that ScotRail Ltd, Greater Anglia Ltd and My Train Ticket Ltd were misleading in their 'lowest' or 'cheapest' price claims.

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5 d. ago ScotRail slammed by ad watchdog over claims it sells ‘cheapest’ train tickets

SCOTRAIL was savaged by ad watchdogs last night for a dodgy claim that it sells the “cheapest” train tickets. The Scottish Government-owned firm was hammered by the Advertising Standards Authority for “misleading” customers after bosses admitted they had no evidence to back up their claims. The ruling follows a complaint from a campaigner for fair...

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1 week ago Analysis: how prices for the cheapest World Cup tickets have rocketed

A Guardian study of past ticket prices for the men’s World Cup, compared with current 2026 figures, shows how the barrier for entry has been raised for most fansIn the past, a fan’s ability to attend a World Cup hosted in their nation hinged more on bid books than their checkbooks. For 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada, even the least expensive tickets are a luxury commodity by comparison.An analysis by the Guardian of men’s World Cup ticket pricing shows that amid the general rise in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, the most extreme of those hikes have often applied to the cheapest tickets. The analysis is based on official Fifa pricing dating back to 1994, with more robust data available starting in 2006. Prices for 2026 games are accurate as of 16 December 2025, and do not include the 1.6% of sellable tickets for each game that Fifa recently made available for a fixed $60 price. Continue reading...

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1 week ago High Court considers claim over trans rules at Hampstead Heath ponds

High Court considers claim over trans rules at Hampstead Heath ponds  London Evening Standard

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1 week ago The great ticket price scandal: How we all became priced out of the events we love

After the news that the cheapest ticket for the 2026 World Cup final will cost more than £3,000, Helen Coffey investigates how, from dinner to theatre tickets and gigs, real-world experiences suddenly became out of everyone’s league

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1 week ago Scotland fans given World Cup boost as FIFA confirms new ‘bargain’ £45 tickets to be released after prices outrage

SCOTLAND fans will have the opportunity to get their hands on new £45 World Cup tickets. FIFA sparked a backlash last week after announcing the lofty prices of the briefs for next summer's footie extravaganza. The cheapest ticket available for Scotland‘s opening clash with Haiti in Boston is £133, with approximately half of the Tartan...

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2 w. ago FA to raise concerns with FIFA over 'laughable' World Cup ticket prices after fan group branded costs a 'monumental betrayal'

MIKE KEEGAN: The Football Association will share fans' concerns with FIFA over their outrageous ticket prices for the World Cup. It has emerged that the cheapest seats at the final will cost £3,129.

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2 w. ago Football Association to pass on fan anger over World Cup ticket prices

Prices 10 times those promised in initial bidFifa not expected to change policy for 2026The Football Association will pass on England supporters’ concerns about high 2026 World Cup ticket prices to Fifa. However, despite the growing outrage, it is understood none of the international federations expect world football’s governing body to change its policy.Anger among supporter groups continued on Friday after it emerged that the cheapest tickets will cost 10 times the price promised in the original bid for the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the tournament. For England fans it will mean having to pay at least $220 (£165) for group games – when the bid document’s ticket model stated the cheapest seats should be $21 (£15.70). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cheapest Lily Allen tickets drop to £61 ahead of sellout tour

Lily Allen tickets can be bought for all of her upcoming gigs if you know where to look

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2 w. ago Fans call on FA support to challenge ‘disgraceful’ World Cup ticket prices

The cheapest ticket for the World Cup final for fans looking to buy through the FA’s allocation has been set at over £3,000.

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2 w. ago England fans FUMING as cheapest FIFA World Cup final tickets on sale for £3,120

Fury across the world as supporters from all participating countries in the FIFA World Cup Finals discover the cheapest tickets will set you back a staggering £3,120

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2 w. ago 'Monumental betrayal': FIFA urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices

Angry fans ‘astonished’ by pricing for next summer’s tournament in North America, where cheapest final ticket is over £3,000

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2 w. ago Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after ‘monumental betrayal’ of fans

Prices five times more than 2022 Qatar World CupFA to confirm cost for England matches on ThursdayFifa has been urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after it emerged countries’ most loyal fans faced paying “extortionate” prices for tickets, with the cheapest for the final coming in at more than £3,000.The Croatian federation published details of prices in its participant member association (PMA) allocation early on Thursday, designed to be made available to fans who attend the most matches, with tickets at fixed rather than dynamic prices. It listed the cheapest tickets for the final on 19 July as costing $4,185 (£3,120, €3,563). The Football Association subsequently confirmed those prices in emails to members of the England Supporters Travel Club. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago It's good to see loyal Tartan Army fans get rewarded after special access codes

A Scottish Football Association deal with FIFA will allow Scotland fans with the most loyalty points to get “first dibs” on the cheapest tickets.

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2 w. ago How much are Luke Combs tickets? We've found all of the cheapest seats to see the singer live

How much are Luke Combs tickets? We've found all of the cheapest seats to see the singer live  Business Insider

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3 w. ago MPs in constituencies only 35 minutes from Parliament call for right to claim more than £30,000

Under the rules drawn up after the backlash in 2009, those MPs cannot claim for flats close to the Commons but instead receive a £6,570 London area living payment.

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