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UK housing market beat expectations in 2024, with recovery supported by lower mortgage rates and strong wage growth.
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Wedding Bells and Red Flags - Online shopping scams fall overall in 2024, whilst wedding scams rise
It’s a sad news day for scammers, as Lloyds reveals their customers are getting wise to fraudsters' tricks, with reports of online shopping scams fell by a fifth (20%) in the 12 months to the end of September.
Business confidence rows back from summer highs but trading prospects increase
The latest Lloyds Business Barometer found that confidence fell in November, with the index dipping three points to 41%. Considerably above the long-term average of 29%, the change followed a period of sustained positivity from businesses, as confidence reached the highest level reported since 2015 during May, July and August this year.
Homebuying affordability improves as house price to earnings ratio ease
Modest house price inflation, combined with strong wage growth, means buying a home is becoming more affordable relative to income, according to new research from Halifax, the country’s biggest mortgage lender.
Food and drink manufacturing records fastest growth for fourth consecutive month
The latest Lloyds UK Sector Tracker reveals that in October, food and drink manufacturers recorded the fastest output growth of all sectors for the fourth consecutive month (65.3 vs. 66.1 in September).
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