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The government has announced a £10 million regional co-operative development programme to help double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector.

Laura has held senior roles at Funding Circle and TSB, as well as her most recent position at Propel Finance.

The lender is seeking growth through strategic partnerships, product innovation and new distribution channels.

The buy-to-let lender is strengthening its national accounts team as it expands its distribution reach.

Andrew Taylor will step into the role, taking responsibility for residential and commercial underwriting, securities, valuations and development funding.

Gary Melville joined TAB in December 2025 as an internal BDM, after eight months in the same role at Masthaven Finance.

Matt Taylor will oversee LendInvest’s mortgage sales division and business development team.

Jane Benjamin has joined as managing director of Crystal Network and Club.

Fulford will oversee the rollout of Paragon’s newly established Portfolio Relationship Management approach.

Heyes joins Together after working on private debt property deals of up to £50m.