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New rules outlawing 'sneaky' hidden fees and fake reviews have come into force
Posted 07 April 2025 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Legal and Policy|National
UPDATES: New rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act are ending drip pricing and fake reviews, bringing greater transparency to online shopping and stronger protections for consumers at the point of purchase.
New laws banning fake reviews and hidden fees that cost consumers an estimated £2.2bn a year have come into force in what the Government has described as a ‘major win for consumers’.
Under the new legislation, which is part of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act, all mandatory charges, such as admin fees or ticket booking fees, must now be included in the headli...
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