Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is speeding up rules that make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and plans to stop shops from showing fake discounted prices. These changes aim to help families manage money better during the high cost of living and will take effect by January 2027.Key Facts
- The new rules make it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions and prevent automatic renewal onto expensive contracts.
- Shops will no longer be allowed to show fake “was” prices or misleading discounts to trick buyers.
- The changes were first announced by Sir Keir Starmer’s government in April but are being brought forward by Burnham.
- The government says these measures could save consumers about £400 million per year, or up to £170 per person.
- A public consultation will happen this autumn to decide how to apply the new rules.
- Consumer group Which? supports the announcement and wants the rules in place quickly.
- Some opposition figures say the plan is delayed and criticize the government for acting late.
- These changes add to other cost-of-living efforts like a £2 bus fare cap and a VAT cut on electricity bills.
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