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.
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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.
Financial Ombudsman Service shares a festive finance warning
18 December 2025
With the festive season approaching, we are encouraging consumers to take a few practical steps to protect their finances.
Financial Ombudsman Service driving reform and delivering improvements as it sets out its plans for next year
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.
Financial Ombudsman Service continues to see a fall in cases
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.
Keep your pension safe from scammers, warns the Financial Ombudsman Service
18 September 2025
Over the past five years hundreds of people have fallen victim to potential pension scams, the Financial Ombudsman Service revealed today.
Financial Ombudsman Service celebrates one year anniversary in Belfast with investigator recruitment drive
11 September 2025
A year on from the opening of our Belfast hub, we announce 32 new investigator positions.
Financial Ombudsman Service consults on changes to its case fees
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.
Financial Ombudsman Service sees a fall in case levels – with complaints at their lowest level for more than a year
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.
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