The BBC reportedly wasted thousands of pounds on unused bookings The BBC has reportedly wasted £235,000 of licence fee payers money on cancelled bookings.
It has been reported the corporation spent £1,250 per week on transport and accommodation that nobody used. Back in April, the licence fee was controversially increased to £169.50 per year. However, some 2,511 rail tickets, 324 rooms and 1,581 taxis were all paid for but then cancelled with no refund, according to reports.
The cancellations of train tickets cost the BBC a staggering £140,000 over the past five years. Aborted hotel bookings added up to £70,000, while […]
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