We've all had that moment at the till, the pump, or the pub where the price makes us do a double take. Rank these classic UK price creeps from most to least infuriating.
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The Β£7 Pint
Once a fiver felt steep, now you're handing over a tenner and getting change for a single pint. London locals, we salute your resilience.
Meal Deal Creeping Past Β£4
The sacred lunchtime trinity of sandwich, snack and drink used to be Β£3. Now premium options push it towards a fiver and it stings every time.
Train Fare 'Adjustments'
Every January the fares jump while the service somehow gets worse. Nothing says British winter like a Β£150 ticket to sit on the floor by the loo.
Streaming Subscription Sneak-Ups
You barely notice until you check your bank app and realise you're paying for four services you don't watch. Ads now cost extra too, cheers.
Council Tax Going Up... Again
Every April a cheery letter arrives with a bigger number, while the potholes get deeper and the recycling gets more confusing.
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