The Dispatches programme on the work of the Financial Ombudsman Service gives an unfair impression of us.

Our role is to investigate disputes between financial businesses and their customers – making impartial decisions based on what’s fair and reasonable in each individual case.

Every day we make difficult judgement calls that affect people’s lives. Our people are committed to doing the right thing – and we’re determined to provide a fair and trustworthy service for our customers and the best support for our staff.

Of course, it’s always important to know where improvements can be made. A review, overseen by the non-executive board, of the concerns raised in the programme will be undertaken.

If you’re a customer and you are concerned about a case with us, please get in touch and we’ll look into it. You can contact your case handler directly or call us on 0300 123 9 123. Our opening hours are listed here.

Latest news

Financial Ombudsman Service receives 40% more cases when compared to the same time last year

4 March 2025

The Financial Ombudsman Service is continuing to receive high levels of complaints from consumers and small businesses, according to new figures published today.

Press release Complaints data Data and Insight Q3 complaints data

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Baroness Manzoor announces she is stepping down after completing two terms

10 February 2025

Baroness Manzoor CBE, Chairman of the Financial Ombudsman Service, is stepping down after successfully serving two terms of office when her current term expires on 1 August 2025.

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Financial Ombudsman Service to start charging professional representatives to refer cases

7 February 2025

The Financial Ombudsman Service has announced that it will be proceeding with a proposal to charge professional representatives to refer a case to its service.

Press release CMC

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