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‘Drip pricing’ set to be banned as part of online shopping reforms

Source: PA Archive

Unavoidable hidden charges for online consumers – or “drip pricing” – is set to be banned under new laws to force businesses to be upfront with their customers.

Fake reviews will also be added to a list of banned business practices, and firms will have to provide clearer labelling for prices on supermarket shelves, the Department for Business and

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