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Business: Single People

Asked by Kevin BonaviaLabourDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled Answered 3 September 2026UIN 22300

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if he will take steps to encourage businesses to provide deals and offers that accommodate the needs of individuals living alone.

Answered by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The Government recognises that many households face cost of living pressures, including people who live alone. Decisions on the products, services, offers and pricing made available to consumers are generally commercial matters for individual businesses. The Government does not mandate particular pricing structures or promotional offers, but through competition and consumer protection frameworks seeks to ensure that markets work fairly for consumers and businesses.

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