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UK FOS chief Thomas was fired after disagreement with board, lawmakers find

By Sofia Gerace and Phoebe Seers ( July 14, 2025, 09:36 GMT | Insight) -- The former chief executive of the UK Financial Ombudsman Service Abby Thomas was fired after "fundamental disagreements" with the watchdog's chair and board, lawmakers have said in a report. Members of the UK Treasury committee — which oversees the work of financial regulators — held an oral evidence session to understand why Thomas had left her post from the watchdog, which is responsible for settling complaints between consumers and businesses, after less than three years.Abby Thomas, the former chief executive of the UK Financial Ombudsman Service, was fired after "fundamental disagreements" with the watchdog's chair and board, Britain's lawmakers have said in a report....

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