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Nike charges World Cup fans the most for replica shirts after price surge

10 June 2026 at 08:00

England supporters face paying inflation-busting £95 for an adult shirt as the tournament begins in the US

Fans of World Cup teams kitted out by Nike face the highest costs if they want to buy a replica shirt before the tournament kicks off this week amid a “striking” overall increase in prices.

Alongside the official match versions, which are retailing for as much as €160, manufacturers typically make “stadium”, or replica, versions aimed at supporters.

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© Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty

© Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty

© Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty

Summer holiday bookings down amid ‘apprehension’, says UK travel industry

9 June 2026 at 12:58

Fears about the Middle East conflict, cost of living and EU border checks are leading people to delay their decisions

Holiday bookings for early summer have been hit by uncertainty around the conflict in the Middle East and the rising cost of living, the travel industry has said.

Mark Tanzer, chief executive of the UK travel association Abta, said that while people still wanted to go on holiday, the industry was bracing for a difficult summer.

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© Photograph: Maria Galan/Alamy

© Photograph: Maria Galan/Alamy

© Photograph: Maria Galan/Alamy

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