Don’t get caught out by financial pitfalls
26 January 2026
As students return to university after Christmas, we are urging them to be aware of financial pitfalls and make informed choices.
Consultation opens on our strategic plans and budget for 2022/23
Today we have published a public consultation on our proposed plans and budget for 2022/23, which is open until 31 January 2022.
The consultation sets out our plans for the coming financial year, including the volumes of complaints we expect to receive and resolve, and our proposed budget and funding arrangements. It also gives an update on our progress this financial year.
Read the full consultation and find out how to send us your response.
We will publish our final plans and budget for 2022/23 before the end of the current financial year, after it has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Latest news
Financial Ombudsman Service sets out ambitious targets for resolving cases in 2026/27
13 January 2026
We have proposed ambitious targets for the next financial year, and would like to remind stakeholders that our consultation closes on 21 January 2026.
New interest rate now applies to compensation awards
2 January 2026
A new interest rate applies to the compensation we direct financial businesses to make for cases referred to our service on and after 1 January 2026.