Fears of a £44bn compensation bill over dealer commissions has prompted a high-profile appeal, which will be heard this week

British lenders are heading to the supreme court this week as they try to overturn a ruling that has propelled the car finance scandal to new heights, triggering government intervention and prompting fears of a £44bn compensation bill.

Two specialist lenders, Close Brothers and FirstRand, are challenging three consumers who collectively won a court of appeal case in October. That ruling said that failing to disclose plainly to consumers the amount of commission paid to dealers, and get their informed consent, was unlawful.

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