Pepper can now release funds where a customer’s first charge mortgage is held with one of 21 approved lenders.

Inflation came in below economists' forecasts of 3.5%.

The products are the first to be launched by Responsible Lending since Royal London acquired the Responsible Group.

The scheme launched last month and uses the completion incentive budget offered by housebuilders to offer a lower interest rate mortgage.

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter recently achieved its 100th signatory.

The lender has re-introduced Tier 2 and Tier 3 buy-to-let products.

The regulator has decided on a £5.95m fine and industry ban for Nailesh Teraiya in latest cum-ex case.

Half of SMEs are delaying investment until interest rates fall.

UTB has appointed heads of specialist distribution for the North and South.

The short-term lender has secured an additional funding line to launch the range.