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Illustrative Example. This briefing shows the format only. It is not for any real business. The items are drawn from public official sources checked on 16 October 2026. Risk screening, not legal advice.

Sample Monthly Briefing: October 2026

Four items, ranked. A reviewer has checked each against its source. Nothing here is a finding about your business.

ITEM 1

Subscription rules: start date moved to January 2027

Act

What changed: GOV.UK now says the new subscription contract rules will come into force in January 2027. The government response in April 2026 had said spring 2027.
Why it may matter: If you sell subscriptions or free trials, your sign-up, reminder and cancellation journeys may need changes.
Suggested action: Map your sign-up and cancellation journeys now. Watch for the regulations themselves, because the detail is not final.
Sources: GOV.UK, PM starts roll out of everyday fixes on the cost of living, published 9 August 2026, updated 10 September 2026; Department for Business and Trade, Government response to consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime, GOV.UK, 2 April 2026

ITEM 2

Planned consultation on "was" prices and RRPs

Watch

What changed: GOV.UK says a consultation is planned this autumn on whether fake "was" prices, invented discounts and misleading RRPs should be added to the banned practices list.
Why it may matter: If added, such claims could become automatically unfair, which makes enforcement easier.
Suggested action: Check you can show the price history behind each crossed-out price. We will report when the consultation opens.
Sources: GOV.UK, PM starts roll out of everyday fixes on the cost of living, published 9 August 2026, updated 10 September 2026

ITEM 3

Price transparency guidance and penalty level

Note

What changed: The CMA published its price transparency guidance (CMA209) on 18 November 2025 and a summary on 7 January 2026. The summary says breaches can bring a fine of up to 10% of turnover or £300,000, whichever is greater.
Why it may matter: It is the main reference for showing the total price and avoiding drip pricing.
Suggested action: Use it as the standard for your checkout reviews.
Sources: CMA, Price transparency (CMA209), GOV.UK, first published 18 November 2025; CMA, Providing clear and accurate information about prices: summary, GOV.UK, published 7 January 2026

ITEM 4

Dispute resolution provisions in force from 6 April 2026

Note

What changed: Regulations made on 11 March 2026 brought the alternative dispute resolution provisions of the Act (Chapter 4 of Part 4, with related schedules) into force from 6 April 2026.
Why it may matter: Relevant if you handle consumer disputes or work with an ADR provider.
Suggested action: Ask your legal adviser whether it affects how you handle complaints.
Sources: legislation.gov.uk, The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/284), made 11 March 2026

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