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How do banking licences affect FSCS protection?
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Guide to financial protection in the UK
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Why claim direct with FSCS?
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Banks, building societies and credit unions
Deposit protection limit increase
Debt management
Funeral plans
Insurance
Investments
Mortgages
Payment protection insurance
Pensions
Targeted support
Check your money's protection
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Check your money's protection
Bank & Savings Protection Checker
FSCS guide to pension protection
FSCS guide to investment protection
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FSCS Budget Update 2026
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Deposit protection limit campaign - Industry toolkit
Funeral plans industry resources
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Deposit protection Q&As - banks & building societies
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Deposit takers course
Deposit protection limit rising to £120,000 from December 2025
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Budget Update - Chief Executive's Statement
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Fortnightly financial #45
FSCS's role in the financial services global community
Interim Chief Executive's Statement - Budget Update
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#47 Savings, investments and FSCS protection with Iona Bain
#46 How to spot a scam in 7 steps
#45 Why you need to know about FSCS with Bola Sol
#44 How can I stay updated on my claim?
#43 Top 6 things people get wrong about FSCS
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What if you're a victim
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Protection and Technology
Crypto assets - wild west finance or a force for good?
Technology is a key part of FSCS’s plans to improve the experience for customers
Cryptoassets - five things to consider
What's crowdfunding? What are the risks?
Mini-bonds – should you invest?
Customer stories
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Customer stories
I got £85k back for unsuitable investment advice
I got £17k back after my pension operator went into liquidation
I lost money when my investment was matured too early
My financial provider disappeared, putting over £40k at risk
My investments lost all their value
Bad advice put £60k of my pension at risk
Archive
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Archive
Top 5 financial scams
About us
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About us
Our purpose, vision and strategy
Careers : We are FSCS
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Careers : We are FSCS
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