Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a new government initiative to crack down on 'rip-off' business practices, such as fake discounts and difficult subscription cancellations. These measures are part of a broader effort to address the cost-of-living crisis.
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Government intervention in consumer protection can significantly impact retail operations and household disposable income.
Andy Burnham is seeking to put the cost of living at the heart of his premiership. Photograph: Reuters Andy Burnham is seeking to put the cost of living at the heart of his premiership. Photograph: Reuters UK cost of living crisis Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions
Andy Burnham: I’ll end the rip-offs that people hate
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has promised a series of measures to tackle the cost of living, including a ban on fake discounts and making it easier for people to escape unwanted subscriptions.
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