
Financial Services and Help
If you have financial difficulties or simply need some financial advice, the following organisations maybe able to help:
Regulates the finance industry and institutions such as banks, insurance companies, etc
Tel: 0800 138 1111 (8am to 8pm, M-F) - website
Tel: 0808 808 4000 (9am to 9pm, M-F, 9:30am-1pm, Saturday) - website
Tel: 0845 60 60 265 (8am to 8pm, M-F) - website
Contact The State Pension Forecasting Team to obtain a State Pension forecast. You can also download a pension forecast application form on their website.
Tel: 0845 3000 168 (8am to 8pm, M-F) - website
Information on Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit
Tel: 0845 300 3900 (8am to 8pm, M-Su)
Textphone: 0845 300 3909 - website
Can provide free and independent advice on legal issues, money, benefits and other problems
TIGER (Tailored Interactive Guidance on Employment Rights) - A website that provides an easy-to-use guide on different aspects of UK employment law - website
For support and advice on consumer related issues, please go to our consumer advice page