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New measures unveiled to crack down on subscription traps

www.gov.uk New measures unveiled to crack down on subscription traps

Government publishes consultation on new measures to tackle unfair and costly subscription traps, which cost consumers £1.6 billion annually.

New measures unveiled to crack down on subscription traps
  • Consultation launched on measures to crack down on “subscription traps” and better protect shoppers
  • Proposed measures will stop complicated websites and restrictive call centres preventing refunds and cancellations.
  • Unwanted subscriptions cost families £14 per month per subscription and £1.6 billion a year in total
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