
Andrew Thompsett, Compliance Officer
Resources: Government Websites
Benefits, Tax Credits & Other Support
Information about Benefits, Tax Credits and other support within Directgov Money, tax and benefits section.
Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Office of Fair Trading. Consumer Direct provide clear, practical, impartial help and advice for consumers in Great Britain to help sort out problems and disagreements with suppliers of goods or services.
Direct Gov
Department for Work & Pensions
Responsible for public policy on pensions and for the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority
Financial Services Authority
Independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK. Statutory objectives: maintaining confidence in the financial system, promoting public understanding of the financial system, securing the appropriate degree of protection for consumers and, the reduction of financial crime.
Financial Ombudsman Service
The independent body which deals with individual complaints against regulated firms when the complainant is not satisfied with the firm's handling of the matter.
First Time Buyers
Information for First Time Buyers within Directgov Home and community section.
Pensions & Retirement
Information about Pensions & Retirment within Directgov Money, tax and benefits section.
Study First
Information about Student Finance. This provides financial support to help with tuition fees and living costs in the form of loans, grants and bursaries. Pay back when your earning.
Student Finance
The Pensions Service
The Pension Service website is published by the Government. It provides information for individuals about pensions and other pensioner benefits in the UK, whether you are planning for the future, are about to retire or have already retired.








