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Lenders urged to make mortgage rule changes to help first-time buyers

The FCA is assessing whether there is more that can be done to help first-time buyers

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

'Careful easing' of mortgage stress test rules could help more first-time buyers

A measured easing of stress test rules could allow more people into the mortgage market without a significant increase in arrears, UK Finance has said.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Make Drax wait for its next subsidy deal. An FCA investigation is serious

Ministers should find out what the regulator says before signing away a further £1.8bn of public money

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

‘Pig butchering’ explained as thousands targeted in scam

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The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

Urgent scam warning issued as fraudsters pose as financial regulator

Many vulnerable people were targeted in the scam

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Thousands targeted by fraudsters impersonating financial regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it received 4,465 reports of scammers pretending to be the watchdog in the first half of the year.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

Major UK Loan Firm Enters Liquidation And Now All Their Customers' Debts Have Been Wiped Out - Are You One Of Them?

FCA urges caution against scams amid cost of living crisis. Contact administrators to confirm debt status and explore safer credit options

International Business Times UK · Aug 26, 2025

Now fraudsters are trying to mis-sell you a car loan payout

Motorists, who could be owed up to £950 if they were mis-sold finance, are being asked by ‘the lender’ for their details. Don’t fall for it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025

Cashback concerns raised when people are considering transferring their pension

Some people may not be considering the full financial implications of their decision, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025

The car finance scandal proves that the financial sector still has trust issues that need to be sorted

The car finance scandal could have ended up costing UK banks and lenders up to £44 billion in compensation payments. But after the latest court ruling, the expected bill has been reduced to less than £18 billion.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025