22:47Wedding firms in the UK have been told they must refund couples who were unable to exchange vows without breaking lockdown rules, after the competition watchdog was inundated by complaints from angry prospective brides and grooms. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said venues and suppliers should repay people in full, except where services or goods had already been supplied, or the company had incurred costs. Couples planning to marry in the run-up to lockdown and since have reported problems getting money back for ceremonies and receptions they were forced to cancel because going ahead would have meant breaking physical distancing rules.

Source: The Guardian September 06, 2020 22:57 UTC