Readers broadly welcome action against misleading discounts and difficult cancellations, but argue it does little to address the wider cost-of-living crisis. They say rising food, housing and household costs are the more pressing concern, and question whether the government’s plans are sufficiently substantial.

Other correspondents urge ministers to tackle technology companies’ declining services and dependence on foreign firms, as well as energy standing charges and student loans. One reader also notes the apparent irony of an asterisk printed beside Andy Burnham’s name in the newspaper, given his criticism of sales disclaimers.