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.
Generative AI delivered around £50 million of value for Lloyds Banking Group in 2025, with more than £100 million in additional value expected this year as the Group extends its AI leadership position.
Lloyds has unveiled a new mortgage designed to make it easier for first time buyers to get on the property ladder in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.
Lloyds has reaffirmed its commitment to backing British businesses, announcing that it will make up to £2 billion of trade finance available to support growth for SMEs and mid-corporate exporters, allowing them to invest, scale and expand into international markets.
Lloyds Banking Group has launched the AI Academy, a programme designed to provide practical AI skills for all colleagues, no matter their role or level.
Over £1 billion of new finance can be available to businesses across the North East in 2026 – helping firms of all sizes to invest, scale and compete as the region positions itself at the forefront of the UK's clean energy transition.
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