Mortgage Advice Bureau reported an 8.6% increase in first-half revenue to £161.0m as higher refinancing volumes helped lift mortgage completions by 16%. The broker group's revenue for the six months to 30 June 2026 rose from £148.2m a year earlier, while gross profit increased 15.6%...

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned consumers to be alert to firms using pressure tactics or misleading information to steer people towards fee-charging debt solutions. The regulator said free, impartial debt advice is available to everyone, but raised concerns that some consumers may be directed...