UK Financial Conduct Authority launches review of aggressive claims management firms

On 2026-05-06, the UK Financial Conduct Authority launched a review of claims management companies amid concerns about aggressive marketing, misleading advertising, unfair exit fees, and consumers being signed up without permission. The review focused on firms handling compensation claims related to financial scandals, including motor finance. According to the FCA, the scrutiny also covered possible problems in other claims areas such as housing disrepair.