US EditionNew price rules when booking travel or online shopping from today
- New laws banning hidden fees and fake reviews for online shoppers came into force on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
- These new measures aim to eliminate surprise extra costs and prevent consumers from being misled by false ratings.
- The new legislation mandates that all unavoidable fees, like admin and booking fees, must be included in the upfront headline price.
- Minister Justin Madders stated, "From today consumers can confidently make purchases knowing they are protected against fake reviews and dripped pricing."
- The Department for Business and Trade reports consumers spend £2.2 billion annually on hidden fees, which these laws intend to combat.
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The Independent (US)Fake reviews banned under new law aimed at protecting online shoppers
Retailers are responsible for removing fake reviews and ensuring legitimacy of new ones
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