Information for consumers and businesses about financial services complaints caused or affected by coronavirus

Coronavirus, or covid-19, is affecting holidays, travel plans and events. 

We've only received a few enquiries at this stage, but we've put together some information and resources for consumers and businesses to help explain what to do if you have a question or complaint about a financial product or service that has been caused, impacted or affected by coronavirus.

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Financial Ombudsman Service sets ambitious targets for case resolution in 2025/26

3 April 2025

We will address significant demand and improve the efficiency of our case resolution processes, according to plans for the year ahead published today.

Plans and budget Press release

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Charges for professional representatives to refer cases to the Financial Ombudsman Service come into force today

1 April 2025

From 1 April 2025, professional representatives will be charged £250 to refer a case to our service due to our new charging regime.

CMC

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Misunderstanding of Debt Arrangement Scheme could be causing stress for consumers in Scotland

24 March 2025

A lack of awareness from firms about Scotland’s Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) could be negatively impacting consumers in Scotland, the Financial Ombudsman Service has warned this Debt Awareness Week.

Press release Credit and borrowing money

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