The Financial Ombudsman Service expects the number of complaints it will receive this year to hit 210,000 - nearly 30,000 higher than predicted in December.

Jim Grant, CEO of Bath-based Chartered Financial Planner Fidelius, is stepping down after 12 years in the role as the FCA gives the go ahead to Swedish wealth manager Sӧderberg & Partners to take a minority stake in the business.

The new 3-year fixed-rate British Savings Bonds - announced by the Chancellor in his Spring Budget - have gone on sale from today offering interest of 4.15% gross/AER.