The Spice Girls have been slammed by some fans after selling 'VIP packages' - which include a tote bag and a selection of postcards - for a whopping £295. Many faced the prospect of missing out on seeing the iconic '90s girlband's upcoming Spice World tour unless they forked out extra for a Zig a Zig Ah VIP upgrade. But for the cost of around £100 more than regular tickets, fans would only receive a tote bag, a badge, a laminate, some postcards and an unspecified ‘gift’ in addition to their seat. Time to raid the piggy bank? Spice Girls are selling VIP tickets to their shows for a whopping £295... (but the price does include souvenir badge and postcard set) The band has previously been accused of being in it just for the money, and with four out of six ticket categories on offer at Ticketmaster being VIP packages with inflated prices, it was no surprise many fans were in uproar. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 2 Next Victoria's Secret … [Read more...] about Spice Girls slammed for flogging ‘a load of tat’ in their £295 VIP tickets – which include a souvenir badge and postcard set
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How film fans can get two ODEON cinema tickets for £10 with this incredible deal from Groupon
The price a cinema trip seems to get more expensive every time you go. Factor in the price of refreshments, travel and parking, and costs can very easily rack up, but Groupon UK have launched an incredible deal that can change all that. The online marketplace is selling two ODEON cinema tickets for £10 - yes, just £10 - meaning your next date night out to see the latest film release will be cheap as chips. Alternatively, if you want to keep the whole family occupied there's also a deal for five tickets for £20 - an equally incredible value deal for any parents planning a day out with the little ones on a budget, especially with the Easter holidays on the horizon. There's also the added bonus of not having to use all your tickets in one go if you don't want to. The offer is only valid for standard screenings from February 26 to April 25, at locations across the UK (it's not valid for any 3D films or screenings at the BFI IMAX in London and The Lounge at Whiteleys). How it … [Read more...] about How film fans can get two ODEON cinema tickets for £10 with this incredible deal from Groupon
Housing market is hit by the ‘ScoMo effect’ with the property price downturn FINALLY expected to end following the PM’s election victory
House prices are on the rise again after Scott Morrison's shock election victory erased fears of negative gearing restrictions. Median property prices rose 0.3 per cent in Sydney and 0.1 per cent in Melbourne in the week since the ballot after falls of 10 per cent this year. Buyers are flocking back to the market with the Commonwealth Bank saying it had the most home loan applications in 10 months last week. Scott Morrison promised no changes to negative gearing or capital gains discounts, which Labor promised to slash, so house prices are expected to rise Across the country, median prices fell 0.5 per cent in April with experts expecting that to level off and start rising again by July. Macquarie Bank attributed this to the election result, expected interest rate cuts, and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority loosening loan restrictions. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next The ScoMo effect: The cities where house prices are expected... Fewer immigrants, cheaper … [Read more...] about Housing market is hit by the ‘ScoMo effect’ with the property price downturn FINALLY expected to end following the PM’s election victory
UK house prices rise despite uncertainty over Brexit and election
UK house prices rebounded in November despite continued uncertainty around the outcome of Brexit and the upcoming general election, according to Britain’s biggest mortgage lender. The average price of a home rose 1% to £234,625 last month, Halifax said, marking the largest monthly rise since February. It signals a slight recovery after two months of declines and means home prices are 2.1% higher than a year ago. Prices have increased by £3,904 since the start of the year and Halifax said they will continue to make “modest gains” into the new year. Russell Galley, the managing director of Halifax, said: “While a degree of uncertainty remains evident, it’s also clear that buyers and sellers are responding to factors such as improved mortgage affordability and the limited supply of available properties. “It is these issues which we believe will continue to underpin the resilience evident in the market for most of 2019. Over the medium term we … [Read more...] about UK house prices rise despite uncertainty over Brexit and election
Cyber Monday deal: Adult tickets to Disney World and Universal Orlando at kids’ prices plus FREE UK theme park entry
TODAY is the last day thrill-seekers and Disney fans can bag adult tickets at kids' prices. For the last month, Attraction Tickets Direct has been offering the deal to popular Orlando theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. And it gets better. With every discounted Orlando combo tickets purchased, customers will get a ticket to a Merlin UK theme park of their choice for free. Parks in the offer include Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor and Warwick Castle. The tickets are open-dated but you'll need to use them before June 30 next year.The amazing deal is part of Attraction Tickets Direct's Black Friday sale, which ends today. There are only a limited number of discounted tickets so you will have to be quick. Several packages are up for grabs at the moment, and one of the most popular will be a Disney and Universal Combo ticket, which starts from £705 per person and last for 14 days. With this deal you'll get unlimited access to all … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday deal: Adult tickets to Disney World and Universal Orlando at kids’ prices plus FREE UK theme park entry