Treasury consultation on unfair trading protections closes this week
Government
Business Sustainability
Posted By - Court Sayer-Roberts
06 July, 2026
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Summary: Treasury is consulting on whether unfair trading practice protections should be extended to small businesses, including where small businesses buy goods and services like consumers and in business-to-business dealings. The consultation is open until 10 July 2026. Treasury is seeking evidence on practices affecting small businesses, including franchisees and other commercial relationships.
Why it matters: The outcome could shape future protections around unfair contract behaviour, sales tactics, platform conduct, franchising and supplier relationships.
Who is affected: Small businesses dealing with larger suppliers, franchisors, digital platforms, landlords, service providers or business customers.
