consumer policy
11 August 2026
UK moves against subscription traps
British subscription services must provide clearer information, renewal reminders and simpler cancellation when new consumer rules take effect in January twenty twenty-seven.
“British subscription services must provide clearer information, renewal reminders and simpler cancellation when new consumer rules take effect in January twenty twenty-seven. The government is accelerating action against subscription traps, raising compliance demands for every streaming service built around recurring payments.”Watch the full briefing