Consumers could get back money they have lost as a result of their dealings with any of six failed financial firms.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared nine firms in default today, paving the way for consumers to be compensated for their losses.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the consumer protection body, has declared eight firms in default, opening the door to consumers getting back money they have lost as a result of dealings with the failed firms.

FSCS has declared eight advisory firms in default and consumers who have had dealings with them could get money back.