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.
Lloyds Banking Group has been ranked 10th in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2026, its highest-ever position and a rise from 40th place in 2021. The milestone reflects the Group’s sustained investment in developing and supporting early careers talent.
Lloyds Banking Group is inviting ambitious start-ups and scale-ups to pitch technology and solutions that could shape services used by millions of customers.
Business confidence rose four points in August to 53%, according to the Lloyds Business Barometer, the highest reading since the start of the Middle East conflict in March (55%) and above the 12-month average of 47%. This is the second consecutive increase in business confidence, driven by a rise in economic optimism which is up 18 points since June.
Lloyds Banking Group is a leading UK-based financial services group. We provide a wide range of banking and financial services, focused primarily on retail and commercial customers.
Find out more about the structure of the Group, our Directors and governance.
Our purpose is Helping Britain Prosper. We do this by creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good.