Why Osborne's crackdown on exit fees overlooks the real issue

Stephanie Baxter
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With the Treasury set to consult on a charge cap to tackle excessive early exit fees, industry figures warn it will not work because it overlooks the real problem, writes Stephanie Baxter

At a glance The Treasury will launch a consultation in July on plans to crack down on high exit fees and barriers to the freedoms It will consider imposing a charge cap if there is enoug...

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