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UK CMA fines AA Developments and orders refunds for hidden fees

→Companies must display full price upfront or face penalties

Governance Retail & E-commerce
Change
The UK CMA fined Automobile Association Developments £4.2 million and ordered £760,000 in refunds for failing to disclose booking fees upfront.
Why it matters
Mandatory fees must be included in initial pricing displays, with violations triggering fines and enforced customer refunds.
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