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.
With video gaming scams on the rise , Lloyds Bank is urging parents to learn how to spot the signs of online gaming fraud as new research reveals that half of parents are worried their children could fall victim to online gaming fraud.
The number of UK sectors reporting greater output increased in June, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker. However, businesses across the economy saw weaker demand as inflation dampened customer spending.
Businesses reported a fall in confidence this month, declining 10 points to 28% according to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer. This is the lowest level since March 2021 when the economy emerged from the second COVID-19 wave.
Households across the UK spent 7.2% more in May on essentials, compared to the same time last year, while scaling back on non-essentials, as the increased cost of living continues to hit household spending.
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