Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living

Government Targets Subscription Traps and Misleading Discounts in New Consumer Crackdown

The government has promised action against business practices that make it easy for consumers to sign up, but difficult to understand what they are agreeing to—or to leave. The proposed measures signal a broader move towards clearer terms, genuine choice and more accountable digital relationships.