New Buy Now Pay Later Rules Come Into Effect Across the UK from Wednesday Wednesday, July 15, 2026 bnpl finance regulation fca credit debt consumers affordability millennials protection Starting this Wednesday, all Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will officially fall under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory umbrella. This move comes at a crucial time, as recent research shows BNPL usage … Read More
DWP Unveils New Pension Reforms to Protect Savers and Improve Returns Tuesday, July 14, 2026 pensions dwp retirement valueformoney tpr fca hmt reforms savers financialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant pension reforms following concerns that some savers have been left up to £5,000 worse off in their retirement pots. In partnership with the Pensions … Read More
New FCA Rules Introduce Stricter Protections for Buy Now Pay Later Services in England Monday, July 13, 2026 buynowpaylater fca regulation affordabilitychecks consumerprotection debt finance martinlewis section75 onlineshopping Starting on 15 July, new regulations will come into effect in England to protect consumers using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. These services, which allow shoppers to pay for purchases in instalments, have become popular … Read More
New FCA Rules Improve Access to Basic Bank Accounts at 13 Major UK Banks Tuesday, July 7, 2026 fca banking basicaccounts financialinclusion accessibility credithistory ukfinance banks regulation customerservice From Tuesday, 13 of the UK’s largest banks will implement new rules designed to make accessing basic bank accounts simpler and more efficient. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed this change as part of a … Read More
Drivers Face Delays in £830 Car Finance Compensation as Scheme Paused Until 2027 Saturday, July 4, 2026 finance compensation fca carfinance redress legal consumers mis-selling martinlewis moneysavingexpert Millions of drivers expecting compensation from the car finance mis-selling scandal will now have to wait longer, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has suspended the £830 payout scheme until 2027. The delay comes amid … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Announces Stricter Crypto Regulations in the UK Ahead of Resignation Tuesday, June 30, 2026 cryptocurrency regulation uk fca sirkeirstarmer consumerprotection financialstability capitalrequirements cryptoindustry riskmanagement As Sir Keir Starmer prepares to step down as Prime Minister, the UK is set to implement stringent new regulations targeting the cryptocurrency industry. These measures, introduced by the Labour government in collaboration … Read More