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Written question asked by Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Charities: Subscriptions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take legislative steps to exclude charity subscriptions from the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Answer

The government consulted on the implementation of the new subscriptions contract regime and are analysing the responses, including submissions from the charity and not-for profit sector. Officials have met with relevant representatives and individual organisations to hear their views and we continue to engage with the sector.

The government is committed to ensuring that charities can comply with consumer law and claim Gift Aid on eligible payments. HMRC are working through the technical details and will continue to engage with the sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88510
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Charities Subscriptions
Legislation
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
Link
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