# Burnham pledges to end hard-to-cancel subscriptions and fake sales

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has vowed to crack down on consumer rip-offs, including subscriptions that are difficult to cancel and misleading sales promotions. He says these practices are widely hated by British people and need stronger regulation. The pledge signals a push for better consumer protections at a regional level.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/09/andy-burnham-british-people-ripped-off-cost-of-living) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:30:25 GMT