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.
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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.
18 December 2025
With the festive season approaching, we are encouraging consumers to take a few practical steps to protect their finances.
11 December 2025
Today we have published our joint statement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following their new guidance on targeted support.
27 November 2025
The continuous delivery of changes and improvements to our service will be a key focus for 2026/27 as we launched a consultation on our Plans and Budget.
29 October 2025
Our Q2 2025/26 complaints data shows that new cases coming to us have dropped by more than a third, as professional representatives bring fewer cases.
18 September 2025
Over the past five years hundreds of people have fallen victim to potential pension scams, the Financial Ombudsman Service revealed today.
11 September 2025
A year on from the opening of our Belfast hub, we announce 32 new investigator positions.
13 August 2025
We're consulting on changing our case fee structure which would see businesses pay less for complaints which are resolved earlier in the investigation process.
7 August 2025
Financial complaints needing our intervention have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, according to new quarterly figures published today.