Amazon Prime UK customers pay extra for ad-free from Monday

Amazon Prime customers in the UK will have to pay from next week to avoid programmes they are watching containing ads. Prices for those wanting to avoid ads are rising by £2.99 a month from 5 February. A subscription currently costs £8.99 a month or £95 a year, which also includes the parcel delivery option, but from Monday uninterrupted viewing will cost £11.98 a month or £130.88 a year. Details of how ads will be shown and if they will be before or during programmes have not been released but Amazon said ...