
Andy Burnham has announced he will ban fake(虚假的,伪造的) discounts and make it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions in an effort to(为了,试图) improve life for UK consumers.
安迪·伯纳姆宣布,他将禁止虚假折扣,并让取消不需要的订阅变得更加容易,以改善英国消费者的生活。
In the long run, these so-called “everyday fixes” may not make as much difference to your wealth as increasing mandatory(强制的,法定的) contributions on pensions or cap(限制,封顶)ping rents, but they will get rid of(摆脱,消除) some day-to-day frustrations. Here are six other things he could fix while he is in the mood(有心情,有意愿):
从长远来看,这些所谓的“日常小修补”对你的财富产生的影响,可能不如增加养老金强制缴款或限制租金那么大,但它们能消除一些日常烦恼。以下是他趁热打铁可以解决的另外六件事:
Ban booking fees on tickets
禁止订票手续费
Buying a ticket for an event such as a gig(现场演出,演唱会) or show doesn’t come with as many hidden costs as previously, thanks to(多亏,由于) consumer protection laws introduced last year. But the fact the fees are clearer does not make them all more palatable(可接受的,合意的).
购买演唱会或演出等活动门票时,由于去年出台的消费者保护法,隐藏费用已不像以前那么多。但费用更透明并不意味着它们都更让人容易接受。
Stop direct debit hikes when your energy bill is in credit
能源账单有余额时,停止直接借记上涨
Cut sneaky shrinkflation
打击隐蔽的缩水式通胀
Force companies to put a phone number on their homepage
强制公司在首页公布电话号码
Bring forward plans to improve parking
提前推进改善停车问题的计划
Make insurers give you the best deal upfront
让保险公司一开始就给你最优惠的价格