British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will introduce measures aimed at tackling the cost-of-living crisis, including a crackdown on “rip-off” business practices. The plans include banning fake or “phoney” discounts and making it easier for people to cancel unwanted subscriptions. Downing Street says the steps are expected to benefit consumers by around £400 million a year.
The announcement is presented as the first set of “everyday fixes” that Burnham says will be rolled out in the coming months. Outlet coverage also links the statement to his wider schedule, with reporting indicating he is returning from a holiday and preparing to tour the country to hear from people about financial pressures.
Across the articles, the emphasis differs slightly: some focus on stopping misleading discounting, while others highlight “subscription traps” and the difficulty of cancelling services. All accounts attribute the proposals to a statement from Burnham and his government.
