What’s next for the UK housing market in 2026? Outlook on interest and mortgage rates, first‑time buyers, rental reform and regional trends from Lloyds Banking Group.
What’s next for the UK housing market in 2026? Outlook on interest and mortgage rates, first‑time buyers, rental reform and regional trends from Lloyds Banking Group.
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Money mapped
Money mapped explores how people across the UK use digital tools to manage money and achieve different financial goals, giving a clear view of financial empowerment across the UK’s nations and regions.
A £10 to £20 billion gap in innovation infrastructure investment is slowing UK R&D growth. Targeted investment in university capacity could boost private research activity by up to 25%.
The latest Scottish Widows Women and Retirement report shows that policy changes such as automatic enrolment have positively impacted the gender pensions gap, but some opportunities are still missed.
Following the launch of the Mansion House Compact, we explore the potential for the government and the pensions industry to work together for improved performance across the UK economy, and better outcomes for pension savers.
With many companies undermining their own sustainability progress by not accounting for the carbon output of their pension scheme, we’re calling for companies to include pensions in their sustainability strategies.
Responsible investing (or 'ESG investing') looks at investments beyond the financials; it's about how we use money responsibly to build a better future.
Artificial intelligence is now reshaping every industry, but in financial services it has the potential to transform how we make decisions, manage risk, serve customers, and empower colleagues.
Exploring quantum computing at Lloyds Banking Group
9 April 2026 | Jamie Harbour and Adam Milner
How Lloyds Banking Group is exploring quantum computing with IBM to tackle complex challenges in economic crime prevention and build future‑ready capabilities.
Digital home buying: transforming the UK home buying process
5 May 2026 | Jayne Opperman
Discover how Lloyds Banking Group is leading a UK‑first digital home buying pilot to make buying and selling homes faster, simpler and more transparent.