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.
More than half (54%) of UK businesses say AI has created new jobs, according to research from the Lloyds Business Barometer, as firms increasingly view AI adoption as central to growth, skills and competitiveness.
Lloyds is reinforcing its support for farmers as ongoing dry weather creates further pressure for the UK farming sector, affecting yields, feed supplies, water use and cashflow.
Lloyds has announced the appointment of Fiamma Morton as Managing Director for SME banking, leading support for small and medium sized businesses across the UK.
Business confidence in the UK hit a four-month high, rising five points to 49% in July, two points higher than the 12-month average of 47%, according to the Lloyds Business Barometer.
With just weeks remaining until the first Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax submission deadline, new research from Lloyds suggests more than half of small businesses (55%) still have work to do before they are ready to comply with the new rules.
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