News UK & Ireland Limited

Reference number: 690211

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01893198
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 March 1985 (41 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Emma Caroline Humphreys Director Aug 1976 25 Jul 2022
Angus Keith Mcbride Director Mar 1965 29 Sep 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is News UK & Ireland Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, News UK & Ireland Limited (FRN 690211) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with News UK & Ireland?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how News UK & Ireland handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about News UK & Ireland to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is News UK & Ireland a scam or clone?
News UK & Ireland is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is News UK & Ireland's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
News UK & Ireland's FRN is 690211. You can verify it on the FCA register.