Burnham vows to tackle ‘rip-off’ subscriptions in cost-of-living crackdown

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching a summer tour to implement 'everyday fixes' for the cost of living. He vows to tackle 'rip-off' business practices by banning fake discounts and ending 'subscription traps'. The government will force companies to provide transparent upfront costs and simplify the cancellation process to prevent quiet auto-renewals at higher prices. These measures aim to provide the public with breathing space on bills, potentially benefiting consumers by £400m annually through these regulatory changes.