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Paragon Bank: Stamp duty boost offsets motor finance provision
Paragon Banking Group’s first-half earnings improved due to higher lending activity and a positive impact from property transaction taxes, which helped counterbalance costs related...
Read Full Article →Investec rakes in £1bn profit after lending and deposit boost
Investec’s latest financial results reveal a notable rise in operating profit, driven by strengthened lending activities and higher deposit levels, surpassing previous expectations...
Read Full Article →The US credit rating has been downgraded. But there’s an easy fix for our debt | Robert Reich
The recent reduction in America’s borrowing credibility increases interest expenses on government obligations, potentially leading to higher borrowing costs for consumers and inten...
Read Full Article →Shawbrook Bank’s loan and deposit book boosted by retail demand
Shawbrook Bank experienced a notable increase in lending during the first quarter, with strong commercial and consumer activity contributing to a significant rise in its financial...
Read Full Article →UK regulator to ditch Northern Rock-inspired limits on building societies
The UK regulator plans to remove restrictions on lending and treasury operations for building societies that were established following the 2008 financial crisis, potentially impac...
Read Full Article →UK ministers to meet bank bosses over lending to small businesses
Government officials plan to engage with major financial institutions to address challenges faced by smaller enterprises in obtaining necessary investment capital, aiming to stimul...
Read Full Article →UK mortgage lending at four-year high amid rush to avoid stamp duty rise
In March, UK mortgage borrowing surged by 290% due to a stamp duty rise, marking a four-year peak, while approvals for new home purchases declined for the third consecutive month.
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