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June 15, 2025

Motor Finance Lenders, Who Say That Their Records Have Been Destroyed?

A recent article reported by The Guardian has raised concerns that some motor finance lenders are routinely deleting data after 6 years, which means that details of some vehicle buyers who are due compensation, as a result of the undisclosed commissions scandal, may lose out.

Finance

June 9, 2025

How Do I Know If I’m Eligible for Mis-sold PCP Compensation?

Before understanding if you’re eligible for mis-sold PCP compensation, it’s important to understand the background to this latest scandal.

Johnson Law Group confirm Manchester Foundation Trust Charity as charity partner for 2026

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February 4, 2026

Johnson Law Group confirm Manchester Foundation Trust Charity as charity partner for 2026

Johnson Law Group announces five new partners

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January 9, 2026

Johnson Law Group announces five new partners

Johnson Law Group (JLG), one of the UK’s fastest-growing consumer litigation law firms, has announced the appointment of five partners at its London office, to further strengthen its group litigation offering and support the firm’s continued national expansion.

FCA Penalises Two Individuals for Integrity Violations in Pension Business

Finance

July 15, 2024

FCA Penalises Two Individuals for Integrity Violations in Pension Business

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken decisive action against Stephen Joseph Burdett and James Paul Goodchild for their reckless handling of pension holders’ investments, resulting in severe penalties and bans from the regulated financial services industry.

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.