11 h. ago September 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

3 d. ago Tricks successful Gen Z women are using to find rich husbands: Even the ex of Princess Beatrice's husband is sharing her tips

Women in the UK and beyond are seeking out wealthy men so they can fulfil their dreams of having a big house, children, and a four-wheel drive, which, sadly, on a single salary today, seems unlikely.

Politics

3 d. ago Fake motor finance compensation offers being made by scammers, FCA warns

The Financial Conduct Authority is reminding people that it does not currently have a car finance compensation scheme in place.

Events

6 d. ago Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons shoppers 'set to lose £290 before end of 2025'

Supermarket shoppers for the likes of Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons are set to fork out an additional £290 on their grocery bills as the Bank of England forecasts food cost inflation

Economics

7 d. ago Bank interest rates slashed despite Brits' food bills reaching £100 per week

The Bank of England's interest rate cut decision could add around £290 to the average family's annual food bill

Economics

7 d. ago What the Bank of England interest rate cut means for your mortgage and money

The average homeowner on a tracker mortgage will see a nearly £29 reduction in their monthly payments

Economics

7 d. ago Ombudsman receives fewer complaints about scams and ‘unaffordable’ lending

There was also a fall in complaints about motor finance commission in the Financial Ombudsman Service’s latest quarterly figures.

Politics

7 d. ago Bank of England 'between rock and hard place' as interest rate announcement expected

The Bank is expected to reduce the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday

Politics

9 d. ago August 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis gives urgent warning to drivers over slice of £18b compensation

The FCA is to launch a consultation within six weeks on a proposed redress scheme for drivers mis-sold car loans, following the Supreme Court ruling on the hidden car finance commission claim

Events

1 week ago Car loans: Why could drivers still get compensation after court ruling?

The UK’s financial regulator is to consult on consultation payments after a landmark court ruling on motor finance agreements.

Events

1 week ago Motor finance: Concerns raised that some firms’ records may be ‘patchy at best’

The Finance and Leasing Association said it will be ‘interesting to see’ how dated information will be addressed in the FCA’s consultation.

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis says millions of drivers 'likely' owed as much as £950

The FCA has said it will consult on an industry-wide compensation scheme that could see millions of drivers receive a payout after it emerged many motor finance firms were not complying with rules

Economics

1 week ago Millions of drivers could be owed up to £950 says Martin Lewis

The FCA said it will consult on an industry-wide compensation scheme for people who took out motor finance and may have been overcharged due to the way commission arrangements were disclosed.

Economics

1 week ago Motor finance victims urged to complain as compensation could hit £18bn

It is thought millions have people have been affected.

Economics

1 week ago Millions in line for payouts from £18bn car loan compensation scheme

City regulator says motorists should start to get payments in 2026 with ‘most payouts likely to be under £950’Explainer: what the supreme court ruling means for UK motoristsEditorial: Mis-sold loans demand action, not excuses or spinMillions of drivers could be handed a share of a multibillion-pound compensation package after the City regulator said it would open a redress scheme for consumers affected by the car finance scandal.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will consult on the redress scheme, which could cost banks between £9bn and £18bn when it begins paying consumers compensation next year. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Motorists could get up to £950 compensation for car finance but will have to wait until next year, watchdog reveals

Financial Conduct Agency said they 'hope to start getting people any money they are owed' but said Friday's Supreme Court judgement is complex and will begin consulting about the payout in October,

Economics

1 week ago Millions will share up to £18bn as FCA unveils car loan compensation scheme

City regulator says motorists should start to get payments in 2026 with ‘most payouts likely to be under £950’Explainer: what the supreme court ruling means for UK motoristsEditorial: Mis-sold loans demand action, not excuses or spinMillions of drivers could be handed a share of up to £18bn in compensation, after the City regulator said it would open a redress scheme for consumers affected by the car finance scandal.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Sunday it planned to consult on the redress scheme, which could cost banks between £9bn and £18bn when it begins paying consumers compensation next year. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Motor finance redress scheme to cost banks up to £18bn, says FCA

Financial watchdog to give detailed proposals in October, following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling

Economics

1 week ago Up to £18bn compensation for drivers hit by motor finance scandal

Financial Conduct Agency said they 'hope to start getting people any money they are owed' but said Friday's Supreme Court judgement is complex and will begin consulting about the payout in October,

Economics