From ticket booking fees to shrinkflation, six other ways Burnham could cut cost of living

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/hilaryosborne· Aug 10, 2026 · 3:47 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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Time to retire ‘transaction’ or ‘order processing fees’ on concert/show tickets? Photograph: Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsView image in fullscreenTime to retire ‘transaction’ or ‘order processing fees’ on concert/show tickets? Here are six other things he could fix while he is in the mood:Ban booking fees on ticketsBuying a ticket for an event such as a gig or show doesn’t come with as many hidden costs as previously, thanks to consumer protection laws introduced last year.

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▪Time to retire ‘transaction’ or ‘order processing fees’ on concert/show tickets?
▪Photograph: Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsView image in fullscreenTime to retire ‘transaction’ or ‘order processing fees’ on concert/show tickets?
▪Here are six other things he could fix while he is in the mood:Ban booking fees on ticketsBuying a ticket for an event such as a gig or show doesn’t come with as many hidden costs as previously, thanks to consumer protection laws introduced

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Time to retire ‘transaction’ or ‘order processing fees’ on concert/show tickets? Photograph: Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsView image in fullscreenTime to retire ‘transaction’ or ‘order processing fees’ on concert/show tickets? Photograph: Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsUK cost of living crisisAnalysisFrom ticket booking fees to shrinkflation, six other ways Burnham could cut cost of livingHilary Osborne Money and consumer editorThe prime minister is promising to crack down on ‘rip-off’ business practicesMon 10 Aug 2026 11.47 EDTFirst published on Mon 10 Aug 2026 09.45 EDTShareAndy Burnham has announced he will ban fake discounts and make it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions in an effort to improve life for UK consumers.In the long run, these so-called “everyday fixes” may not make…

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