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UK government crackdown
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's crackdown on subscription traps aims to protect consumers from these unexpected charges. The government is looking at ways to make it clearer for people to cancel trials and subscriptions, and to ensure companies are more transparent about their terms and conditions. This could lead to new laws or regulations.
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