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January 27, 2025

Mis-Sold PCPs: £13 Billion in Compensation May Be Owed

The mis-selling of Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) car finance agreements is a major issue in the UK, with recent investigations highlighting the scope of the problem.

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January 20, 2025

LinkedIn to Address Irish Data Ruling After €310 Million Fine

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined LinkedIn Ireland a staggering €310 million.

Former VW Boss on Trial as 'Dieselgate' Scandal Unfolds

Automotive

March 31, 2025

Former VW Boss on Trial as 'Dieselgate' Scandal Unfolds

The long-awaited trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has begun, nearly a decade after the company’s massive emissions scandal erupted

FCA Settles Claim with Lupton Fawcett Over Investment Scheme

Finance

March 27, 2025

FCA Settles Claim with Lupton Fawcett Over Investment Scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority has made progress in its case against solicitors Lupton Fawcett LLP, following an unlawful care home investment scheme that left investors with significant losses

HSBC Faces £6.2 Million Fine for Poor Handling of Financially Struggling Customers

Finance

July 8, 2024

HSBC Faces £6.2 Million Fine for Poor Handling of Financially Struggling Customers

HSBC UK Bank plc, HSBC Bank plc, and Marks and Spencer Financial Services plc (HSBC) have been fined £6,280,100 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

ScottishPower Ordered to Pay £1.5 Million for Customer Overcharging Issue

July 1, 2024

ScottishPower Ordered to Pay £1.5 Million for Customer Overcharging Issue

ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd has been hit with a £1.5 million penalty, comprising refunds and compensation, after it was found to have overcharged customers during the energy crisis.

Companies Fined for Aggressive Marketing Calls

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June 24, 2024

Companies Fined for Aggressive Marketing Calls

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has handed out substantial fines to two companies, Outsource Strategies Ltd (OSL) and Dr Telemarketing Ltd (DRT), for making almost 1.43 million aggressive and unwanted marketing calls.

FCA Recovers Investor Funds From an Unauthorised Deposit-Taking Scheme

June 17, 2024

FCA Recovers Investor Funds From an Unauthorised Deposit-Taking Scheme

In 2022, the FCA published a warning about the investment company “Future Bright Investment” that was providing financial services and products without authorisation or regulation.