The UK competition watchdog launched investigations on 19 August 2026 into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and RED Driving School for allegedly using 'drip pricing' by not displaying full costs upfront to customers.
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The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
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 displayed misleadingly low prices to their customers. The Competition and Markets Authority’s investigations are part of a b