Consumer confidence fell in July

Confidence among UK consumers weakened slightly this month, amid speculation that the government may announce further tax rises in the autumn Budget, GfK’s consumer confidence index has found. The consumer confidence index which measures how people view their personal finances and broader economic outlook, dropped by one point in July to -19, which is below…

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Significant rise in people taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years

28th July 2025 Consumer Lending | #mortgages

New Freedom of Information (FOI) data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), analysed by Quilter, has revealed a significant rise in the number of people taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years or more. In 2024, 30,338 mortgages with a term of 35 years or more were sold to people aged over age…

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Third of renters aged 25-44 expected to own home by now

A survey commissioned by the Building Societies Association (BSA), which represents UK mutual lenders like building societies and credit unions, found that 59% (nearly a third) of renters aged 25 to 44 had expected to be homeowners by now. Of those, 33% believe they will never own a home, while 31% hope to buy within…

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Supreme Court set to deliver motor finance cases ruling at the end of the week

28th July 2025 Consumer Lending | #court

The Supreme Court has announced that it will deliver its long-awaited ruling on the motor finance cases this Friday (1st August), which could kickstart one of the country’s largest mass redress schemes. Commenting on the announcement, Brian Nimmo, Head of Redress at Broadstone said “The Supreme Court ruling could kickstart one of the largest mass…

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