The Drip, Drip, Drip Of Enforcement: CMA Opens Three MORE Investigations Into Hidden Fees

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened three new investigations targeting hidden fees ('drip pricing') in Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and RED Driving School, under the 2024 Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). This follows an ongoing enforcement campaign addressing pricing transparency and aims to protect consumers from additional undisclosed charges at checkout.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 2 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.