Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is accelerating plans to ban 'subscription traps' and misleading 'was' pricing in retail. The government aims to implement these consumer protection measures by January 2027 to help families manage the cost of living.
Why it matters
These regulations represent a significant shift in consumer rights, potentially saving households hundreds of pounds annually by curbing predatory business practices.
Image source, PA By Archie Mitchell Business reporter Published 13 minutes ago Consumers will benefit from an end to so-called subscription traps and a crackdown on "pretend prices", Andy Burnham has said.
The prime minister is bringing forward a package of changes announced under his predecessor , Sir Keir Starmer, to make it easier to cancel subscriptions.
Burnham is also planning to outlaw shops using fake "was" prices, which he said trick shoppers into thinking they are getting better value on purchases.
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride branded the measures "reheated" and said the prime minister "has already run out of ideas".
The plans were announced under Sir Keir Starmer in April, but are being brought forward by Burnham's government in a bid to give families "room to breathe" amid the high cost of living.
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