Burnham Targets Subscription Rip-offs | Leeds News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching a bold crackdown on subscription traps and fake discounts, calling them “rip-offs” that households can’t afford as living costs soar. He’s proposing new rules to ban deceptive pricing tactics and is consulting on adding these practices to a list of prohibited business behaviors — giving regulators teeth to penalize companies that inflate prices only to offer misleading deals. Citizens Advice backs the move, citing rampant cases of accidental recurring payments, with estimates that these reforms could save families £14 a month. Burnham also plans an August tour across the UK to hear public concerns about inflation and high street woes — though critics dismiss it as a “vanity tour,” demanding more substantial fixes like tax cuts. With inflation and economic anxiety at record highs, opposition parties are questioning whether these steps go far enough to ease the burden on everyday Brits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2fa45e60a90c66f