As another busy and at times turbulent year for the consumer finance sector draws to a close, we have rounded up the most read news stories on MoneyAge over the last 12 months.
The continued fallout from last year’s changes to inheritance tax (IHT) featured heavily in this year’s top 10, which also included developments in the bridging sector, the Financila Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty, and stories around the Government’s reforms in the ISA market.
The top 10 most read stories on MoneyAge in 2025 were:
10. Over £1.1bn stolen through fraud in 2024
9. Four in five bridging professionals confident about 2026 market outlook
8. London and South East pays more IHT than Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland combined
7. Consumer spending jumps 4.5% in April – Barclays
6. Advisers admit ‘room for improvement’ on Consumer Duty
5. ISA reform rumours return as Govt sets Budget date
4. Govt has failed to act on lifetime ISA recommendations – Treasury Committee
3. High LTV mortgage choice hits highest level since 2008
2. Consumer finance new business grows 4% in July – FLA
1. Petition calling to stop Govt’s IHT pension change reaches 10,000 signatures
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