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UK government takes aim at hidden fees and fake reviews

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The government hopes the clampdown will help consumers deal with the increasing cost of living.

The UK government has announced a series of consultations titled Smarter regulation: improving price transparency and product information for consumers.

They cover the display of pricing information, hidden fees and drip pricing, fake and misleading reviews, online platforms, and online interface orders.

The move is an attempt to ease the

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