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Strategy will ‘open doors’ to people struggling to access financial services

The Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy aims to improve access to financial services for various groups.

The Independent UK

Banks can now lend £30,000 more to average mortgage borrower, says FCA boss

Chief executive Nikhil Rathi said the changes are ‘a risk worth taking, allowing more people the security that comes with home ownership’.

Evening Standard

City watchdog ‘nakedly’ siding with lenders on car finance redress, MPs say

Cross-party group says Financial Conduct Authority had been ‘patently influenced’ by concerns over profits

The Guardian - UK

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Watchdog’s car finance scheme could short-change consumers, MPs say

A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on fair banking calls on the UK financial watchdog to revisit its proposed redress scheme.

Evening Standard

Victims robbed of £4bn in ‘insulting’ car loan redress scheme, say claims firms

Financial Conduct Authority defends interest rate of 2.09% as critics describe proposals as ‘hypocritical’

The Guardian - UK

Why are banks criticising the car finance redress scheme and what happens next?

The PA news agency looks at what banks have said about the proposed scheme.

Evening Standard

Santander urges ministers to intervene in UK car finance compensation scheme

Lender’s chief executive says redress proposals could affect jobs, supply chains and broader UK economy

The Guardian - UK

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Santander scraps results and calls for Government action on motor finance

The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector.

Evening Standard

Short-sellers set to be kept anonymous under disclosure rule change plans

The FCA is consulting on proposals to overhaul the rules which currently require the identities of short-sellers to be disclosed.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Warren urges US regulators to investigate Jes Staley ties to Epstein

Exclusive: Senator asks watchdogs to look at whether US bankers, including ex-Barclays boss, aided late sex offender

The Guardian - UK

Crypto's Back: FCA Lifts UK Ban on Bitcoin-Linked Investments — But Experts Warn 'Don't Rush In'

The UK has lifted restrictions on cryptocurrencies, but they remain highly risky assets that require careful consideration.

International Business Times UK

£283m in redress paid by financial services firms dealing with complaints

The Financial Conduct Authority released complaints figures for the first half of 2025.

Evening Standard

Lloyds profits plunge 36% as it feels impact of UK car finance scandal

Bank’s drop in quarterly earnings comes after it put aside further £800m to cover expected wave of driver claims

The Guardian - UK

Alfa Romeo Abandons Plans to Make Bigger Cars

Alfa Romeo’s resurgence isn’t going as planned. Despite a billion-euro investment in the Giorgio platform, the Giulia and Stelvio never lived up to FCA’s expectations, nor those of Stellantis. A decade later, both cars remain on sale and will stick around through 2027. Replacements are in the works, but are…

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Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum Bounce 2% As UK Lifts Crypto ETF Ban

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are up on Monday after the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, allowing 21Shares, Bitwise, and WisdomTree to open access to British investors.

The Independent UK

FCA finds banks sometimes fail to prevent romance scams

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The Guardian - UK

Banks need stricter controls to prevent romance fraud, says City regulator

FCA cites study showing victims’ ‘red flags’ are often missed and calls for improved monitoring systems

Evening Standard

Banks missing opportunities to ‘break spell’ of romance scams, says regulator

The FCA said it recognised the challenge banks and payment firms faced combating ‘this complex crime’.

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The Independent UK

Banks ‘missed chances’ to prevent romance fraud – as victim loses £72k

More than £106m was lost to romance fraud over the last financial year

The Guardian - UK

Banker bonuses to be paid faster after UK regulators loosen rules

Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority reduce deferral period from eight years to four

Evening Standard

UK banker bonuses to be paid faster under shake-up of rules

The amount of time that bankers must wait before receiving the full amount of their bonus will be cut in half from eight years to four years.

Evening Standard

Close Brothers nearly doubles expected bill for car loan redress to £300m

The banking group told investors it was adding around £135 million to its existing £165 million provision.

The Conversation

Millions will get a windfall over car finance. Research helps us understand what they’ll do with it

Millions of motorists across the UK could be in line for payments of around £700 after car dealers mis-sold finance to earn commission. Finance providers stand to lose billions compensating consumers after the scandal.

Evening Standard

Lloyds challenges car loan compensation bill as it warns of £2bn hit

The high street banking giant raised concerns about the Financial Conduct Authority’s calculations for how much consumers lost out.

The Guardian - UK

Lloyds warns motor finance scandal could cost it nearly £2bn as bill rises

Banking group puts aside extra £800m for compensation claims amid potential for more ‘historical cases’

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