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European Jewish News · Aug 10, 2026

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UK: Andy Burnham has announced that new rules aimed at tackling "subscription traps" will come into force in January, bringing them forward from the spring. The measures, originally announced under his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer, will require businesses to make subscription terms clearer, provide regular reminders and make it easier for customers to cancel. A new two-week cooling-off period will also allow consumers to cancel after a free or discounted trial, or when a long-term contract is renewed. The government also plans to crack down on "pretend prices", preventing shops from advertising products as discounted based on inflated previous prices. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride branded the measures "reheated" and said the prime minister "has already run out of ideas". Join EJN:

UK: Andy Burnham has announced that new rules aimed at tackling "subscription traps" will come into force in January, bringing them forward from the spring. The measures, originally announced under his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer, will require businesses to make subscription terms clearer, provide regular reminders and make it easier for customers to cancel. A new two-week cooling-off period will also allow consumers to cancel after a free or discounted trial, or when a long-term contract is renewed. The government also plans to crack down on "pretend prices", preventing shops from advertising products as discounted based on inflated previous prices. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride branded the measures "reheated" and said the prime minister "has already run out of ideas". Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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