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BRIEF-UK watchdog confirms overdraft relief measures during pandemic

By Huw Jones

April 9 (Reuters) -

* FCA CONFIRMS TEMPORARY FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR CUSTOMERS IMPACTED BY CORONAVIRUS

* FOLLOWING A SHORT CONSULTATION FCA WILL BE GOING AHEAD WITH PROPOSALS OUTLINED LAST WEEK

* FCA SAYS CUSTOMERS SHOULD THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING USE OF THESE MEASURES AND ONLY DO SO IF THEY NEED IMMEDIATE HELP

* FCA: WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING FURTHER MEASURES TO SUPPORT CONSUMERS IN OTHER PARTS OF CREDIT MARKET IN FUTURE, INCLUDING IN MOTOR FINANCE SECTOR NEXT WEEK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ] (Reporting By Huw Jones)