
Supreme Court ruling blocks car finance payouts for millions of consumers
The Supreme Court has overturned key elements of a motor finance ruling, dashing hopes of payouts for millions of consumers amid a potential £44bn compensation scandal.
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The Supreme Court has overturned key elements of a motor finance ruling, dashing hopes of payouts for millions of consumers amid a potential £44bn compensation scandal.

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Regulators have issued a stark warning to law firms and claims management companies amid mounting concerns over misleading practices in motor finance compensation claims.

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