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FCA tells claims management firms to raise ad standards

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that claims management companies (CMCs) need to...

Debt a growing issue with over-55s

Equity release adviser Key has calculated that up to half of older homeowners are...

First 4 Bridging becomes fully FCA regulated

First 4 Bridging (F4B) has reached fully regulated status with the Financial Conduct Authority...

Bluestone Mortgages aims remortgage product at debt consolidators

Bluestone Mortgages' fee-free remortgage offering is now available for borrowers consolidating debts. The updated product helps...

People not financially coping with ‘life events’

New research from StepChange Debt Charity has revealed that people who had experienced a...

Financial software firm makes senior business development hire

Paylink Solutions has appointed Paul Nicholson as senior solutions consultant. He joins the Midlands-based technology...

HSBC to extend debt collection redress scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that HSBC has voluntarily agreed to extend...

The Newcastle introduces digital debt help service

The Newcastle Building Society is aiming to transform the way it helps customers in...

Arrears levels continue to fall

UK Finance has reported that there were 76,580 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5%...

Homeowners prioritise home improvements over debt repayment

Home improvements rank in the top five long-term financial objectives for homeowners with 63%...

Spicerhaart repossessed home sale prices at highest level since June

Spicerhaart Corporate Sales has reported that the amount of money it has achieved for...

Money and Pensions Service officially launched

The Money and Pensions Service has launched with a mission to improve the nation’s...

FCA starts regulating claims management firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun regulating the claims management industry today. All claims...

Sirius seeks to further expand Manchester operations

Sirius Property Finance has expanded its Manchester office to four people and is looking...

COMMENT

Cashback, remortgages and adviser opportunity in 2026

A recent flood of mortgage products into the market offering cashback prove it has moved from the margins of the remortgage market to the...

Autonomous AI is waiting for us

The UK rightly prides itself on having one of the most respected financial services sectors in the world but even strong markets benefit from...

TOM BILL: Rate cut expectations fade amid mixed signals

Borrowing costs have risen in recent weeks for reasons that include stronger-than-expected UK economic data and tempering the outlook for cheaper mortgages. However, an uncertain...

Think you know CeMAP? Maybe it’s time to think again

Anyone who wants to work as a mortgage adviser in the UK needs to hold qualifications that are recognised by the FCA and, for...

Second charge mortgages set for another strong year in 2026

A few weeks into 2026, the direction of travel for the second charge mortgage market is already clear. Momentum has carried over from last...

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Clydesdale Bank raises selected residential mortgage rates

Clydesdale Bank is increasing a number of residential fixed mortgage rates across its core,...

Buckinghamshire BS broadens Credit Revive range

Buckinghamshire Building Society has expanded its Credit Revive range with new products aimed at...

Precise widens interest-only criteria with higher LTV and no equity floor

Specialist lender Precise has expanded its residential interest-only proposition, increasing maximum loan-to-value limits and...

Conveyancing costs ease as market slowdown bites at end of 2025

The average cost of conveyancing for home movers fell sharply in the final quarter...

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