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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

UK banks must be more flexible to help struggling borrowers, says City watchdog

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The FCA says lenders should be more flexible in their approach to borrowers and go beyond simply finding new ways to collect missed payments. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

The City watchdog has warned UK lenders to do more to support struggling borrowers hit by the cost of living crisis, including offering payment holidays and waiving interest for some of the most at-risk customers.

In a letter to more than 3,500 lenders, including major high street banks and buy nowpay later firms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said firms needed to respond “flexibly” and offer a range of options to support customers beyond arranging how to collect missed payments.

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