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New Mortgage Lender’s Handbook platform launches this month

15.06.26

News

New Mortgage Lender’s Handbook platform launches this month

The new UK Finance Mortgage Lender’s Handbook platform will launch from Monday 29 June, with advance access now available to help lenders, conveyancers and solicitors prepare.
Fraud remains a national security threat as criminals steal almost £1.3 billion

15.06.26

Press release

Fraud remains a national security threat as criminals steal almost £1.3 billion

UK Finance’s latest Annual Fraud Report shows its members reported that criminals stole £1.28 billion through payment fraud in 2025, an increase of four per cent. This demonstrates how fraud continues to operate on an industrial scale and is a national security threat.
Building an investment-led growth model in the UK: why attracting global capital matters more than ever

12.06.26

Blog

Building an investment-led growth model in the UK: why attracting global capital matters more than ever

In June, Barclays published a new policy report focused on revamping the UK’s strategy towards attracting foreign capital. A summary for UK Finance members is provided below.
SME lending hits post-pandemic high

11.06.26

Press release

SME lending hits post-pandemic high

Lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose 16 per cent year-on-year to £5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to UK Finance’s Business Finance Review.
Breaking the Cycle Pilot

09.06.26

Press release

Breaking the Cycle Pilot

UK banking sector expands access to basic accounts to strengthen financial inclusion
Bob Wigleys speech at UK Finance Report Launch on Unlocking Growth Through a Stronger UK–EU Financial Services Partnership

08.06.26

Speeches

Bob Wigleys speech at UK Finance Report Launch on Unlocking Growth Through a Stronger UK–EU Financial Services Partnership

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UK Finance publishes roadmap for UK–EU financial services

08.06.26

Press release

UK Finance publishes roadmap for UK–EU financial services

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, UK Finance, in partnership with Freshfields, has launched a report outlining its vision for the UK and EU relationship in financial services.
What the criminal underground knows about UK banks and their customers

08.06.26

Blog

What the criminal underground knows about UK banks and their customers

SpyCloud analysed six months of recaptured darknet data across the UK's 20 largest banks. See how the industry benchmarks – then check where your institution stands.
Commercial Finance Conference 2026: growth, resilience and smarter finance for UK businesses

05.06.26

Blog

Commercial Finance Conference 2026: growth, resilience and smarter finance for UK businesses

A theme emerged at this year’s Commercial Finance Conference: UK businesses are innovative, resilient and have growth potential, but they face significant uncertainty and challenges.