Motor Finance Compensation Scheme: FCA Update on Legal Challenges, May 2026
The FCA issued a statement on 8 May 2026 updating consumers and firms on legal challenges to the motor finance compensation scheme. What it means for affected drivers, lenders and brokers, and the practical steps to take while the regulator finalises rules.
ISA Allowance 2026/27: Why Top Fixed Savings Rates Are Falling and What That Means for £20,000 Savers
The £20,000 ISA allowance is unchanged for 2026/27 but the savings landscape behind it is shifting. Best-buy fixed rate cash ISAs now pay up to 4.65%, with easy-access rates dipping. We explain what changed, the lifetime ISA rules, and how to use the allowance.
Mortgage Rate Cuts May 2026: Santander, Halifax and Cambridge Move on Selected Deals After Base Rate Hold
Santander cut selected fixed, tracker and product transfer rates by up to 50bps from 11 May 2026, with Halifax following on remortgage products. We explain what changed, what the best buys look like as of 12 May, and how to think about timing your remortgage.
Energy Price Cap July 2026: Sainsbury's Forecasts £1,852 Ahead of Ofgem's 27 May Announcement
With Ofgem set to announce the Q3 2026 energy price cap on 27 May, Sainsbury's Energy's 6 May forecast points to a £1,852 cap, up £211 from the current £1,641 level. We explain what is driving the forecast and what households can do before the announcement.
