Lloyds warns of rise in romance scams
For victims over the age of 55, there was a 52% rise in romance scams over the past year, compared to the previous year. Cases involving victims aged 35 to 44 rose by 20%.
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For victims over the age of 55, there was a 52% rise in romance scams over the past year, compared to the previous year. Cases involving victims aged 35 to 44 rose by 20%.
The number of UK sectors reporting demand growth in August rose to four – up from one in July – according to Lloyds’ latest UK Sector Tracker.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from pilot to performance for UK financial institutions. According to the latest Lloyds’ Financial Institutions Sentiment Survey, the sector is entering a new phase of AI maturity.
UK business confidence has risen two points to 54%, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.
Lloyds and Sovereign Network Group (SNG), one of the UK’s leading housing associations, have announced a £100 million loan agreement to fund the sustainable retrofit of thousands of social homes across the South, West and East of England, including London.
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