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The Public Record of Consumer Sentiment, Money & Policy

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Consumer Duty, One Year In: What Changed for Everyday Customers?

Our updated explainer breaks down complaint trends, fair-value checks, and where firms are still falling short—without the compliance jargon.

8 min read · Updated this week

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Promotions Desk

Misleading Rates 101: How to Spot APR Claims That Hide the Real Cost

A practical guide to teaser rates, fee stacking, and the small print most people miss before they click apply.

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Community Desk

Hot Take: Is “Soft Saving” Replacing Hustle Culture for Under-35s?

Readers weigh in on work-life tradeoffs, social spending pressure, and whether financial calm now beats career acceleration.

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Policy Desk

Consultation Tracker: Which Household Finance Rules Are Open Right Now?

A plain-English roundup of live UK consultations, deadlines, and where public responses could shape final outcomes.

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Promotions Desk

Checklist: “Fair, Clear, Not Misleading” in Everyday Ad Copy

From influencer disclaimers to headline claims, this quick checklist shows what gets flagged—and what to fix first.

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