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NatWest has raised its maximum loan-to-income ratio to 6.5x for joint borrowers earning over £150,000, its fourth LTI adjustment of 2026.

Novus Strategy's analysis of Bank of England data reveals mortgage cancellations reached a record £8.7bn in Q1 2026, with lenders bearing significant unrecoverable costs.

Leeds Building Society has reduced rates by up to 0.22% across its mainstream residential, shared ownership and buy-to-let mortgage ranges.

The IMF has upgraded GDP from 0.8% to 1% for 2026, but warns that domestic and international risks remain.

The trio have warned that progress risks stalling if people assume the conversation ‘isn’t about them’.

Monthly GDP grew by 0.3% in March, following growth of 0.4% in February, despite the outbreak of war in Iran.

The firm’s shares began trading on the Main Market this morning, alongside a move off AIM, where MAB has been listed since 2014.

One member voted to increase Bank Rate to 4%.

Alongside the CEO transition, GB Bank is strengthening its executive team.

Adviser numbers have remained broadly steady at around 31,000 since 2023, despite a 15% fall in the number of authorised advice firms since 2021.