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Scam warnings and fraud alerts affecting UK consumers.
Director liability: firm selling ‘walk away’ exits wound up
The Insolvency Service has wound up Ellan NW Ltd, which it says told directors of a failing business they could walk away with 'no comeback'.
UK motorway driving fines: £100 and 3 points for speeding
Speeding carries a minimum £100 fine and 3 points, and a court can fine up to £2,500 on a motorway. Here is how motorway mistakes become penalties.
ETIAS travel permit delay: no UK traveller action needed yet
The EU's ETIAS travel permit is not yet live. Reports point to a possible 2027 launch, but no firm date has been announced. Here is what it is, how it differs from EES, and what to do now.
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.
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.
HMRC tax refund: 730,000 went unclaimed, averaging £855
HMRC is checking 45 million PAYE records, and some refunds now have to be requested. Here is how to claim an HMRC tax refund and how long an overpaid tax refund takes.
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.
