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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.

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Financial Institutions - scientifically improving emotional wellbeing and performance whilst reducing risks

16.04.25

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Financial Institutions - scientifically improving emotional wellbeing and performance whilst reducing risks

People are central to financial institutions' successes and risks.
Slow burning progress: recent developments across UK digital assets

15.04.25

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Slow burning progress: recent developments across UK digital assets

2025 is proving to be a year of maturity and slow burning progress for UK digital assets. We outline in this blog some recent and upcoming activities from the wider ecosystem and UK Finance.
The cyber risk blind spot: why measurement needs to evolve

14.04.25

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The cyber risk blind spot: why measurement needs to evolve

Cyber risk is often described as one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today.
How to spring clean customer databases to drive growth

10.04.25

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How to spring clean customer databases to drive growth

With all organisations, from the Bank of England to the IMF, forecasting a year of slow economic growth in the UK for the remainder of 2025, these are challenging times for financial institutions looking to drive revenue.
Why lenders must embrace technology to accelerate mortgage product launches

09.04.25

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Why lenders must embrace technology to accelerate mortgage product launches

Timelines for releasing new mortgage products to the market have become increasingly challenging.
Warm Homes Plan – Consumer misinformation must be tackled

08.04.25

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Warm Homes Plan – Consumer misinformation must be tackled

In this blog, our Director for Sustainability Policy, Ian Bhullar, talks about the financial services industry’s support for home retrofit, our asks for the UK Government’s upcoming Warm Homes Plan, and polling we undertook on heat pump uptake.
UK public and private capital markets – A unified strategy for growth and prosperity

07.04.25

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UK public and private capital markets – A unified strategy for growth and prosperity

The UK’s capital markets—both public and private—play a critical role in providing UK businesses with the funding they need to operate, innovate and grow.
Navigating the new realities of liquidity risk in banking

04.04.25

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Navigating the new realities of liquidity risk in banking

Liquidity risk remains a key focus for regulators and financial institutions, with recent developments shaping how banks and markets manage funding pressures.
The Quantum dilemma: Navigating commission risks in motor finance

03.04.25

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The Quantum dilemma: Navigating commission risks in motor finance

With the UK Supreme Court set to rule on whether motor dealers owe a fiduciary duty to customers, the industry faces potential compensation claims tied to undisclosed commissions.