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The UK Finance press office provides industry comment, information and data on banking and finance issues

The UK Finance press office provides industry comment, information and data on banking and finance issues. We have a wide range of spokespeople available to speak to the media.

Journalists and media outlets can contact the press office on 020 7416 6750 or email press@ukfinance.org.uk. A duty press officer is always available via the same contact details for out of hours queries.

We are unable to deal with individual customer queries. Please contact your finance provider directly.

 

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More than one in four parents fall for purchase scams ahead of Black Friday

20.11.23

Press release

More than one in four parents fall for purchase scams ahead of Black Friday

UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign warns parents to be wary of scams when shopping online for gifts for loved ones this Black Friday.
UK Finance publishes its latest banking sector tax report

17.11.23

Press release

UK Finance publishes its latest banking sector tax report

UK Finance has today published its latest total tax contribution of the UK banking sector report, produced by PwC. Contribution to government tax receipts 
The 3 forces set to permanently alter banking as we know it, according to industry leaders

17.11.23

Blog

The 3 forces set to permanently alter banking as we know it, according to industry leaders

New data reveals the megatrends that are keeping banking executives awake at night – and suggests some hidden opportunities, too.
Risk and Reward: The double-edged sword of AI in finance & insurance

16.11.23

Blog

Risk and Reward: The double-edged sword of AI in finance & insurance

As the Financial Services and Insurance (FSI) sector manages vast data volumes and critical daily transactions, artificial intelligence (AI) promises to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences, and spawn innovative products.
Basel 3.1 revised timelines: Is it a game changer?

14.11.23

Blog

Basel 3.1 revised timelines: Is it a game changer?

Why has the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) chosen to delay the Basel reforms?
The three building blocks of successful customer communications transformations

13.11.23

Blog

The three building blocks of successful customer communications transformations

The Financial Services community has woken up to the reality that customer communications matter – and cannot be delivered side of desk or across disparate departments using fragmented technology.  
Mortgage arrears and possessions Q3 2023

09.11.23

Press release

Mortgage arrears and possessions Q3 2023

UK Finance today releases its latest mortgage arrears and possessions data for Q3 2023, while highlighting continuing lender support for customers.
How nudges can stop people defaulting on their loans

08.11.23

Blog

How nudges can stop people defaulting on their loans

Behavioural science nudges are being used in a vast array of sectors with great results and new research shows how they can be applied to reducing loan defaults.
Criminal sentenced following over £2 million mandate fraud case

07.11.23

Press release

Criminal sentenced following over £2 million mandate fraud case

Sentencing follows investigation and arrest by specialist banking industry sponsored police unit, the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU).