FROM TICKET BOOKING FEES TO SHRINKFLATION, SIX OTHER WAYS BURNHAM COULD CUT COST OF LIVING
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| Money | The Guardian | FROM TICKET BOOKING FEES TO SHRINKFLATION, SIX OTHER WAYS BURNHAM COULD CUT COST OF LIVING | 2 hrs ago |
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced on 23 April 2024 that he would tackle consumer‑harassing business practices by banning fake discounts and easing the cancellation of unwanted subscriptions, aiming to reduce everyday living costs for UK households.
According to the Money | The Guardian, Burnham’s initiative targets what he calls ‘rip‑off’ schemes that inflate prices for ticket bookings and other goods. He said the measures would help consumers avoid deceptive offers and give them more control over recurring services. The prime minister also outlined six further measures – from capping rent increases to boosting mandatory pension contributions – that could further lower the cost of living.
The announcement comes amid growing public frustration over rising prices and perceived unfair commercial practices, with the government positioning these changes as quick wins before tackling larger structural reforms.
- Burnham will ban fake discounts and make subscription cancellations easier.
- The move is part of a broader plan that includes rent caps and higher pension contributions.
- The initiative addresses consumer‑harassing practices that contribute to cost‑of‑living pressures.
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