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Response from @thefinancelab.bsky.social to the government's new Financial Inclusion Strategy 👇

#FairBankingForAll

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ext reads 'FAIR BANKING FOR ALL “We have to ask whether the government has really grasped the scale of the problem of exclusion from affordable credit. A commitment to a Fair Banking Act - being called for by community finance institutions, charities and people with direct experience of financial exclusion - would have shown that the government is serious about driving change at scale, rather than just hoping that banks will step up.” A photograph shows four people standing outside with the Palace of Westminster in the background, holding a cut out sign with the text 'FAIR BANKING FOR ALL'.
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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📢 The government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy is out. Some practical steps on #AffordableCredit are welcome, but it still falls short of the scale of change needed.

A #FairBankingAct would provide the clear, measurable framework this issue deserves.

#FairBankingForAll
November 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
thefinancelab.bsky.social
"A commitment to a Fair Banking Act...would have shown that the government is serious about driving change at scale, rather than just hoping that banks will step up”. Read our response to the government's Financial Inclusion Strategy. #FairBankingForAll
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Our reaction to the government's newly published Financial Inclusion Strategy - Finance Innovation Lab
The Finance Innovation Lab welcomes the publication of the government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy, and is particularly pleased to see that it recognises the crucial role of credit unions and Commun...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Last week we met @mchshe.bsky.social @skinnock.bsky.social & Kate Pender to talk about why #AffordableCredit matters in strengthening communities & driving economic growth - & the need to scale #CreditUnions & #CDFIs which provide vital lifelines for communities & businesses.

#FairBankingForAll
Two men and two women stand together indoors, smiling at the camera. The man on the left wears glasses and a checked shirt. Next to them is a woman in a patterned blazer. The third person, wearing a dark jacket, holds a leaflet that says “Fair Banking For All.” The fourth person, in a grey blazer, also holds a leaflet with the same text. The group is in a well-lit lobby with stairs and wooden paneling in the background.
September 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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"What Do We Have In Common With Michael Sheen? Supporting A Fair Banking Act!"

Great to have the support of Manchester Credit Union! 👏

#FairBankingForAll #FairBankingAct

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What Do We Have In Common With Michael Sheen? Supporting A Fair Banking Act! – Manchester Credit Union
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August 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
thefinancelab.bsky.social
Tweaks to a broken system won’t fix the UK’s credit crisis.
Voluntary market fixes have failed to deliver fair, affordable credit for millions. It's time for bold, systemic change.

Read our latest blog: filab.uk/4llAZg8
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Why voluntary market fixes won’t solve the credit crisis - Finance Innovation Lab
Sam Rex-Edwards, our Head of Movement Building and Campaigns, reflects on last week’s sudden closure of the Financial Fairness Trust by asset manager Aberdeen Group. The shock move by asset manager…
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July 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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The poverty premium costs each parliamentary constituency £4.5million per year.

@fairbydesign.bsky.social recommends a #FairBankingAct as a way to increase access to affordable credit and reduce the #povertypremium in this new briefing.

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July 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Yesterday in Westminster @katrinamurraymp.bsky.social & other MPs highlighted the vital role of #CreditUnions.

Thank you to @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for asking @torstenbell.bsky.social if government will back a #FairBankingAct to help credit unions grow.

#FairBankingForAll

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Credit Unions - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Credit Unions' on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
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July 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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"Fair access to affordable credit is not a niche social project — it’s an economic imperative."

New @thefinancelab.bsky.social blog on why we can't rely on voluntary approaches to improve things for people & businesses across the UK.

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Why voluntary market fixes won’t solve the credit crisis - Finance Innovation Lab
Sam Rex-Edwards, our Head of Movement Building and Campaigns, reflects on last week’s sudden closure of the Financial Fairness Trust by asset manager Aberdeen Group. The shock move by asset manager…
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July 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
thefinancelab.bsky.social
The sudden closure of the Financial Fairness Trust by Aberdeen shows that we cannot rely on voluntary approaches by profit-driven financial institutions to fix market failures, & that we urgently need solutions like a #FairBankingAct.
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Why voluntary market fixes won’t solve the credit crisis - Finance Innovation Lab
Sam Rex-Edwards, our Head of Movement Building and Campaigns, reflects on last week’s sudden closure of the Financial Fairness Trust by asset manager Aberdeen Group. The shock move by asset manager…
filab.uk
July 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
thefinancelab.bsky.social
People on low incomes often pay more to borrow. Without affordable credit, many turn to high-cost lenders and spiral into problem debt.
@fairbydesign.bsky.social's new report backs a #FairBankingAct to expand access to affordable credit.

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#FairBankingForAll

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July 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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"Voluntary fixes won't solve the credit crisis.. A #FairBankingAct would be a powerful statement that access to affordable, ethical credit for consumers & businesses is not optional."

New blog from @thefinancelab.bsky.social 👇

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Why voluntary market fixes won’t solve the credit crisis - Finance Innovation Lab
Sam Rex-Edwards, our Head of Movement Building and Campaigns, reflects on last weeks sudden closure of the Financial Fairness Trust by asset manager Aberdeen Group. The shock move by asset manager Abe...
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July 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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In a new report, @stepchange.bsky.social finds that 4 in 10 UK adults would not be able to meet all of an unexpected £1,000 expense without borrowing. We need access to affordable credit. We need a #FairBankingAct now.

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July 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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📢 @stepchange.bsky.social finds that 4 in 10 UK adults would not be able to meet all of an unexpected £1,000 expense without borrowing, and points to a #FairBankingAct as a way to increase access to affordable credit.

#FairBankingForAll

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Somewhere Safe To Turn. Credit. StepChange
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July 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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What incredible stories @fairbydesign.bsky.social @fair4allfinance.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org & Fair Banking APPG. 👏

Thanks for inviting us to be a part of this event, and highlighting the need for a #FairBankingAct as part of the government's Financial Inclusion Strategy.

#FairBankingForAll
fairbydesign.bsky.social Fair By Design @fairbydesign.bsky.social · Jun 18
A huge thanks to the lived experience expert speakers who shared their stories yesterday at our event on affordable credit and financial inclusion.

It’s vital that these voices help shape policy and the design of financial services.
June 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Was great to talk with @bbccymruwales.bsky.social about the #AffordableCredit crisis and the need for a #FairBankingAct. Thank you, diolch.

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May 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Yesterday, BBC Radio Wales highlighted why it’s vital to expand access to #AffordableCredit through #CDFIs & #CreditUnions - and how a #FairBankingAct could help.

#FairBankingForAll

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May 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Great to see the #FairBankingAct discussed at ‪@niassembly.gov.uk Committee for Finance last week, as
part of their Banking Inquiry. Thanks to the Committee for inviting @thefinancelab.bsky.social to speak.

Watch here:
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Committee for Finance Meeting, Wednesday 21 May 2025 - Northern Ireland Assembly TV
The Finance Committee met on Wednesday 4 December 2024.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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A compelling piece in this week’s @yorkshirepost.co.uk by Matt Smith, CEO at The Key Fund on the difference lending by #CDFIs makes to businesses and communities, and the need for a #FairBankingAct to support the sector.

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May 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Charlotte’s powerful story shows why access to #affordablecredit when people need it is so important - no one should have to pay a #povertypremium to access financial products.

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#Givemesomecredit
I got a loan to help me pay for my dad's funeral. It sent me spiralling into debt
The Poverty Alliance and Fair By Design gave cameras to 15 people on low incomes to show what being refused credit or a loan meant for them.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
thefinancelab.bsky.social
We need the government to take action to fix the system. A Fair Banking Act could give millions of people access to affordable credit.

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May 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Millions are locked out of affordable credit. It’s time for change. 💸

Join @mchshe.bsky.social in calling for a #FairBankingAct so that everyone has fair access to credit when they need it. ✊

📨 Email your MP today: justmoney.eaction.online/FairBanking
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A photograph of Michael Sheen looking at the camera, with text saying “The Fair Banking Act I feel.. is one of the best mechanisms for making the change that needs to happen.” @FBfACampaign #FairBankingForAll www.fairbankingforall.org
May 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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"At the very least, a #FairBankingAct should be introduced." Great to see this recommendation in a new paper from The Financial Inclusion and Markets Centre.

@mickmcateer.bsky.social #FairBankingForAll

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The National Financial Inclusion Strategy: fix broken markets, turn ideas into action | The Financial Inclusion Centre
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April 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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If you want to get involved with the #FairBankingForAll campaign, our first online workshop is happening next week.

We're looking for people in #Belfast #PortTalbot #Maesteg #Glasgow #Wycombe #London #Leeds & #Stalybridge.

More info here👇
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April 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
justmoneymvt.bsky.social
Have you watched @mchshe.bsky.social documentary on debt yet? It highlights the need for a #FairBankingAct, which we've been campaigning for as part of @fbfacampaign.bsky.social

Take action today at https://justmoney.eaction.online/FairBanking

#michaelsheengiveaway #FairBankingForAll
April 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM