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I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
August 13, 2026Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
August 10, 2026UK's Burnham vows crackdown on misleading discounts and subscription traps - Reuters
UK's Burnham vows crackdown on misleading discounts and subscription traps Reuters
August 9, 2026China's Moonshot pauses Kimi subscriptions amid hot demand, IPO push - Reuters
China's Moonshot pauses Kimi subscriptions amid hot demand, IPO push Reuters
July 20, 2026Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions, NYT reports - Reuters
Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions, NYT reports Reuters
April 3, 2026'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.
April 2, 2026New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
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I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
Sophie believes setting a reminder is the best way to avoid subscription traps Ever been confused by a random amount leaving your bank then had that sinking feeling it's a subscription you forgot to
Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
Subscriptions will be easier to cancel and companies will be compelled to make it clear when contracts auto-renew at a higher price, Andy Burnham has announced. The prime minister is also planning to
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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
When Neha paid for an online CV builder, she thought she was only making a single transaction. "In order to download the CV, you have to pay. So I did that, and I just thought it was a one-off thing.
Elon Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions, NYT reports
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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
New laws will make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds for unwanted auto-renewals, the government has said. A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170