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Andy Burnham promises to tackle ‘rip-off’ discounts and ‘subscription traps’

New prime minister vows to stop retailers from making misleading ‘pretend prices’ claims to customers

Andy Burnham promises to tackle ‘rip-off’ discounts and ‘subscription traps’

TL;DR

  • New prime minister vows to stop retailers from making misleading 'pretend prices' claims.
  • The move targets deceptive discount practices.
  • It also aims to address 'subscription traps'.