LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

UK Government Targets Subscription Traps and Misleading Discounts in New Consumer Rules

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced legislation to crack down on difficult-to-cancel subscriptions and deceptive pricing practices, with rules due to take effect in January and aimed at reducing an estimated £1.6 billion a year spent on unwanted renewals.

10 August 2026 · 21:36 UTC