Redress payments halve for mortgage businesses
The FCA’s latest Complaints Data has revealed that mortgage businesses paid out less than half the amount in redress in the first half of 2022 than they did over the same period the year before…
Help to Buy Closure – FAQs
The Help to Buy scheme officially closes to new applicants today (31st October) at 6pm. The government has issued guidance on the future milestones for buyers to be aware of…
Update from the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaSBA)
On Right to Build Day NaSBA published a letter calling out unfair practices by a minority of local authorities placing unreasonable financial tests on anyone wanting to sign their local Right to Build register…
Is your firm new to FCA authorisation?
The FCA is running a webinar on financial promotions, aimed at firms new to FCA authorisation. It will take place on 16 November at 2pm…
Improving data quality across regulatory submissions
FCA has highlighted common issues that arise when addressing the data quality of firm submissions…
Handling data protection complaints – a guide for SMEs
The Information Commissioner’s Office has released a guide aimed at helping SMEs to handle data protection complaints…
Reforms to the off-payroll working rules (IR35)
Government confirmed within the Treasury’s Growth Plan document that the 2017 and 2021 reforms to the off-payroll working rules (also known as IR35) will be repealed from 6 April 2023…
Energy bill help for businesses
With rising energy costs, some business owners in our sector that have premises may be worried about their bills particularly as we go into autumn and winter…
Homes for Ukraine – update
Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme asked that hosts commit for a minimum of six months, however ‘thank you’ payments of £350 per month are available for up to 12 months..
Energy cap set to rise by more than 80%
The energy regulator has confirmed its price cap will almost double to £3,549, up from £1,971…
