Government response to consultation on the ...
The UK government response to a consultation outlines the implementation of a new “subscription contracts” regime. It indicates consumers will be able to leave unwanted subscriptions earlier, resulting in a stated monthly savings (e.g., £14/month), and that secondary legislation is required to implement the regime.
AppleCare+ is typically sold as a plan with set terms rather than a continuously billed “subscription contract,” but the regime could affect how Apple (or retailers/carriers selling AppleCare+ as a bundled ongoing service) handles cancellation timing, notice, and consumer rights for early termination. If AppleCare+ were marketed or operationally structured in a way that fits the definition of “subscription contracts,” this could increase compliance requirements around cancellation and billing practices, potentially impacting plan administration and customer experience.
For every unwanted subscription that a consumer can leave earlier, they will save £14 per month. Secondary legislation is required to implement the new regime.
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Discovered
8/2/2026
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Language
English