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Clone entry logged: flagstonesavings.com / Flagstoneukportal.com / flagstoneimwealth.com / flagstonukeportal.com / flagstoneportals.com
flagstonesavings.com / Flagstoneukportal.com / flagstoneimwealth.com / flagstonukeportal.com / flagstoneportals.com(clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claimin…
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flagstonesavings.com / Flagstoneukportal.com / flagstoneimwealth.com / flagstonukeportal.com / flagstoneportals.com(clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claimin…
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Clone entry logged: flagstonesavings.com / Flagstoneukportal.com / flagstoneimwealth.com / flagstonukeportal.com / flagstoneportals.com
flagstonesavings.com / Flagstoneukportal.com / flagstoneimwealth.com / flagstonukeportal.com / flagstoneportals.com(clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claimin…
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Autumn Budget 2026: what was in the small print?
We've taken a closer look at the Autumn Budget red book to find the changes that weren't in the Chancellor's speech
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Autumn Budget 2026: what was in the small print?
We've taken a closer look at the Autumn Budget red book to find the changes that weren't in the Chancellor's speech
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Autumn Budget 2026: what was in the small print?
We've taken a closer look at the Autumn Budget red book to find the changes that weren't in the Chancellor's speech
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Why are there spiders in my house – and what can I do about them?
With spider season in full swing, discover which species you’re likely to find in your home, whether you should be worried and how to safely show them the door
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Why are there spiders in my house – and what can I do about them?
With spider season in full swing, discover which species you’re likely to find in your home, whether you should be worried and how to safely show them the door
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Why are there spiders in my house – and what can I do about them?
With spider season in full swing, discover which species you’re likely to find in your home, whether you should be worried and how to safely show them the door
Fri 30 Oct
Which?Which? & consumerReport
‘We’re enjoying the money now’ - preparing for inheritance tax on pensions
How people are getting ready for the inheritance tax shake-up
Which?Which? & consumerReport
‘We’re enjoying the money now’ - preparing for inheritance tax on pensions
How people are getting ready for the inheritance tax shake-up
Which?Which? & consumerReport
We tried five high street vitamin D self-test kits and got very different results
Kits available from Boots, Amazon and major supermarkets claim to offer rapid results with a high degree of accuracy. But our investigation reveals concerning issues
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Costa, Greggs and Pret: which has the strongest coffee?
Not all coffee is made equal, as our research found
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Challenging your council tax band? Two thirds saw no change in 2025-26
More than 71,000 council tax band challenges were resolved in England and Wales
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Challenging your council tax band? Two thirds saw no change in 2025-26
More than 71,000 council tax band challenges were resolved in England and Wales
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Challenging your council tax band? Two thirds saw no change in 2025-26
More than 71,000 council tax band challenges were resolved in England and Wales
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
Brits nearly twice as likely to spot pressure tactics in horror films as investment red flags
Investors are almost twice as likely to recognise pressure tactics in a horror film as they are when those tactics are used to promote an investment opportunity, new FCA data suggests. A survey of UK 18 to 40-year-olds who own or are con…
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
Brits nearly twice as likely to spot pressure tactics in horror films as investment red flags
Investors are almost twice as likely to recognise pressure tactics in a horror film as they are when those tactics are used to promote an investment opportunity, new FCA data suggests. A survey of UK 18 to 40-year-olds who own or are con…
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
Brits nearly twice as likely to spot pressure tactics in horror films as investment red flags
Investors are almost twice as likely to recognise pressure tactics in a horror film as they are when those tactics are used to promote an investment opportunity, new FCA data suggests. A survey of UK 18 to 40-year-olds who own or are con…
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Clone entry logged: Client.octopus-firm.com
Client.octopus-firm.com (clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthoris…
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Clone entry logged: Client.octopus-firm.com
Client.octopus-firm.com (clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthoris…
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Clone entry logged: Client.octopus-firm.com
Client.octopus-firm.com (clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthoris…
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Warning List addition logged: Northern Index (Clone of FCA authorised fund)
Northern Index (Clone of FCA authorised fund) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm a…
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Warning List addition logged: Northern Index (Clone of FCA authorised fund)
Northern Index (Clone of FCA authorised fund) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm a…
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Warning List addition logged: Northern Index (Clone of FCA authorised fund)
Northern Index (Clone of FCA authorised fund) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm a…
Which?Which? & consumerReport
'Is it too late to fill gaps in my National Insurance record?'
Every week, we help with your money problems
Which?Which? & consumerReport
'Is it too late to fill gaps in my National Insurance record?'
Every week, we help with your money problems
Which?Which? & consumerReport
'Is it too late to fill gaps in my National Insurance record?'
Every week, we help with your money problems
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shardcreditpartners.uk (Clone of FCA firms) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm and…
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Warning List addition logged: shardcreditpartners.uk (Clone of FCA firms)
shardcreditpartners.uk (Clone of FCA firms) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm and…
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Warning List addition logged: shardcreditpartners.uk (Clone of FCA firms)
shardcreditpartners.uk (Clone of FCA firms) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm and…
Sat 31 Oct
Take FiveWhich? & consumerAlert
Behind the mask: Spotting impersonation scams this Halloween
Halloween is the time of the year where everyone expects disguises. But fraudsters wear them all year round and they’re much harder to spot.
Take FiveWhich? & consumerAlert
Behind the mask: Spotting impersonation scams this Halloween
Halloween is the time of the year where everyone expects disguises. But fraudsters wear them all year round and they’re much harder to spot.
Take FiveWhich? & consumerAlert
Behind the mask: Spotting impersonation scams this Halloween
Halloween is the time of the year where everyone expects disguises. But fraudsters wear them all year round and they’re much harder to spot.
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Does your home insurance offer equally good buildings and contents cover?
Our latest research reveals how to check both are up to scratch
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Does your home insurance offer equally good buildings and contents cover?
Our latest research reveals how to check both are up to scratch
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Does your home insurance offer equally good buildings and contents cover?
Our latest research reveals how to check both are up to scratch
Mon 2 Nov
Which?Which? & consumerReport
How I retired: 'I never planned to stop working'
Plus, we explore whether more support is coming for self-employed people
GOV.UKRegulator & governmentAlert
IPO campaign launched as toxins found in counterfeit beauty products
Tests of seized counterfeit cosmetics found potentially harmful substances such as mercury, lead and methanol, as fake beauty purchases rise among young adults.
Which?Which? & consumerReport
The vital security check to make before buying a smart device
Almost all our tech is now 'smart', but without crucial updates you could lose features and risk your security in just a few years
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
Demands for disguised remuneration scheme loan repayments
We have seen demands being made for people to repay loans, or purported loans, provided as part of disguised remuneration schemes. Disguised remuneration schemes saw people – often contractors, consultants and agency workers – paid for t…
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
FCA publishes terms of reference for independent review concerning Mr Andriesz
We have published the terms of reference for the review into our handling of interactions with Mr Simon Andriesz, a whistleblower who made protected disclosures to the FCA. We shared our condolences following Mr Andriesz's tragic death a…
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Warning List addition logged: Global Pip Markets
Global Pip Markets is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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Warning List addition logged: CMLC Ltd
CMLC Ltd is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Boring things to stock up on over Black Friday
Save money on everyday essentials such as toilet roll and bin bags
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Beat the bot: Can Which? experts find better affordable tech than AI?
Yes, they can! From smartphones and laptops to TVs and headphones, we scrutinise AI's budget picks to see if any are genuinely worth your money
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Warning List addition logged: Prime Yield Assets
Prime Yield Assets is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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Warning List addition logged: Momentum Peak Trade
Momentum Peak Trade is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
Which?Which? & consumerReport
How to make money from your old TV
With retailers and brands offering trade-ins on some tech, what are your options if you want good money for an old TV?
UK FinanceUK Finance & bankingAlert
Sophia Le Vesconte
Sophia Le Vesconte charlotte.raje… Mon, 11/02/2026 - 16:06 Counsel Linklaters
UK FinanceUK Finance & bankingAlert
John Hutton
John Hutton charlotte.raje… Mon, 11/02/2026 - 16:24 Senior Director, Payments Efficiency LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Which?Which? & consumerReport
Black Friday bargains for less than £30 that passed our tests
Snap up savings on practical everyday buys, from power banks and umbrellas to supplements
Tue 3 Nov
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
FCA sets expectations for firms making car finance settlement offers
Research shows consumers want the choice, rather than wait for the legal challenges to conclude. Almost 9 out of 10 (89%) car finance customers who have complained or are considering doing so want the choice of an offer of compensation n…
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Warning List addition logged: Equity Plus Options / equityplusoptions.com
Equity Plus Options / equityplusoptions.com is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
National Cyber Security CentreCyberAlert
Cyber chief: UK facing AI-powered attacks on critical infrastructure within two years
The NCSC warns that ‘tech on the cheap’ has left UK organisations exposed to AI uncovering and exploiting longstanding cyber security weaknesses and calls for urgent investment in resilience.
National Cyber Security CentreCyberAlert
Artificial intelligence and cyber intrusion
An NCSC assessment that examines current AI-enabled threat trends and projections of the threat landscape to 2028.
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
New FCA rules bring ESG rating providers into UK regulation for the first time
New UK rules for environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating providers will raise standards in the market, helping investors to make better informed decisions. The new framework brings ESG rating providers into FCA regulation for t…
Financial Conduct AuthorityRegulator & governmentAlert
New FCA rules bring ESG rating providers into UK regulation for the first time
New UK rules for environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating providers will raise standards in the market, helping investors to make better informed decisions. The new framework brings ESG rating providers into FCA regulation for t…