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Car modifications can wreck your insurance

30 September 2024

From tinted windows to new alloy wheels, the pitfalls of vehicle alterations have been highlighted by us for the first time.

Press release Motor Insurance

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Businesses must step up support for people in debt

19 September 2024

Businesses need to take a more compassionate approach to debt management, Abby Thomas, Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman said today.  

Press release Consumer Credit Debt

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Financial Ombudsman Service outlines top tips to avoid common pension complaints

11 September 2024

The common pension pitfalls are being highlighted today to mark pensions awareness week and help consumers understand the help that’s available.

Press release Pensions

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Fraud and scam complaints hit highest ever level

4 September 2024

Fraud and scam complaints are at their highest ever quarterly level, data released by us revealed today.

Press release Fraud and scams Q1 data

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Buildings insurance complaints hit a 10-year high

29 August 2024

Unhappy homeowners and businesses brought 2,001 buildings insurance complaints to us within the first quarter of this financial year – the highest number of complaints within a three-month period.

Buildings insurance Press release

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New data reveals 70% jump in financial complaints

29 August 2024

Complaints about financial products have increased by 70% in the past 12 months when compared to the equivalent figure from last year.

Q1 data Data and Insight Press release Credit Cards

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Travel insurance complaints at their highest levels since the pandemic

16 July 2024

Holidaymakers unhappy with their travel insurance have led to rising levels of complaints.

Press release Travel Insurance

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Banking complaints hit a 10-year high

12 July 2024

Complaints about the banking sector are at their highest level in at least a decade.

Press release Annual data Banking and payments

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Financial Ombudsman Service announces 44 new investigator jobs in Belfast

10 July 2024

The announcement signals the opening of a new hub in Northern Ireland for the Financial Ombudsman

Press release

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