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Google says 'no' to payday lender ads

Google said it would ban advertisements for payday loans as these "deceptive or harmful financial products" take advantage of vulnerable customers.
Business • 12 May 16

UK watchdog mulls action against payday lenders

Britain's markets regulator said many so-called payday lenders are failing to treat properly customers who are in arrears and may be forced to leave the market.
Business • 10 Mar 15

UK regulator caps interest on payday loans

Interest charged on loans offered by payday lenders in Britain will be capped at 0.8% a day from January to cut the cost of short-term loans criticised for causing misery among borrowers.
Business • 11 Nov 14

Comparison sites for UK payday lenders

UK payday lenders will be forced to provide details of their products on impartial price comparison websites.
Business • 09 Oct 14

UK payday lenders told to make checks

UK payday lenders will be forced to carry out affordability checks and will only be able to roll over loans twice under plans for a clampdown announced by the City regulator.
Business • 03 Oct 13

UK watchdog orders review of payday lenders

Britain's consumer watchdog has asked for a review into competition among payday lenders.
Business • 27 Jun 13

UK watchdog threatens to shut down payday lenders

Britain's consumer watchdog has given the UK's biggest 50 payday lenders 12 weeks to change their business practices or risk losing their licenses.
Business • 06 Mar 13

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