The group will pay a collective £142 million in additional stamp duty tax.

Ministers are considering whether to scrap the UK's Payment Systems Regulator and fold it into the FCA.

The criteria change aims to enhance borrowing potential.

High-LTV mortgage rates have seen further reductions.

The loan has launched to support borrowers ahead of the impending stamp duty deadline.

The promotion allows brokers to maximise earnings with an extra 20bps while offering clients £1,500 cashback. 

Allison Buckley has assumed the position of CEO of Kensington Mortgages.

The new rates come as part of widespread rate cuts of up to 0.20% across HSBC's residential and buy-to-let mortgage ranges.

Bridging completions grew to a new record of £2.30bn in Q4 2024.

Rates now start from 3.19%.