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How hard is it to unsubscribe from services online?

Andy Burnham has said that new laws, which will make it easier to cancel online subscriptions, wi...

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15.43 10 Aug 2026


How hard is it to unsubscribe from services online?


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Andy Burnham has said that new laws, which will make it easier to cancel online subscriptions, will come into effect next year. The UK Prime Minister says these changes will mean companies must offer “clearer upfront information, regular reminders and a much easier exit to contracts” for consumers.

Should we do the same here, and how difficult is it to unsubscribe from online services?

Elaine Burke is the host of the ‘For Tech's Sake’ podcast, and joins Shane to discuss…


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