FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority, regulator of UK financial services.
UK housing market negative equity risk 2026: what it means
Mortgage rates are rising and sales growth is cooling, but official data show households coping. What the negative equity warnings mean for UK homeowners and affordability.
FCA proposes new rules for long-term funds to boost clarity
The FCA's proposed long-term investment fund regulations would add a 90-day notice period and clearer risk warnings. The consultation closes on 11 December 2026.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia: EASA widens airspace alert for UK travellers
EASA has widened its Saudi airspace advisory after Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport on Thursday killed three people. Lufthansa Group and Indian airlines are suspending flights. UK travellers with bookings should check with their airline before going to the airport.
Halifax app closing 2026: what to do before 31 October
The Halifax banking app shutdown began on 5 October, with the app due out of service on Saturday 31 October. Customers must move to the Lloyds app.
Five ex-Barclays traders’ rate-rigging convictions quashed
The Court of Appeal has quashed the convictions of five former Barclays traders in Libor and Euribor cases. The Serious Fraud Office did not contest the appeals, after earlier Supreme Court findings of unfair jury directions in related cases.
Weston family agrees £6.7bn deal to buy Boots
The Canadian Weston family's Wittington Investments has agreed to buy Boots from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family. Here is what the Weston deal means for shoppers, stores and staff.
FCA cryptocurrency regulation: UK firms can now apply
Crypto companies can now apply for FCA authorisation ahead of a new regime on 25 October 2027. Regulated crypto firms in the UK are coming, but the protections are not in force yet.
FCA asks board member to review its handling of whistleblower who died
The FCA has asked a new board member to examine how it dealt with a whistleblower who died, while an all-party group of MPs and a campaign group call for an independent inquiry.
InterestMe and ITI Capital enter administration, says FCA
Two FCA-authorised firms, one offering financial planning and the other a share and bond brokerage, have entered administration. Customers are being told to contact the administrators directly.
FCA acts against 24 CFD firms over use of UK authorisation
The FCA says 21 CFD firms have closed since 2025 and three more are cancelling permissions. Traders dealing with linked overseas companies may not have UK protections.
