The number of new sellers coming to the market is up by 12% compared to this time a year ago, while the number of sales being agreed is up by 13%.

The findings will help industry firms to implement initiatives and support strategies for employees.

The combined group would have a combined balance sheet of £89bn.

Women and people from ethnic minorities are falling behind financially due to an uneven recovery from the cost-of-living crisis.

Brokers discussed how to make the most of traffic delivered by Google ads and keywords.

The average UK house price was £281,000 in February, unchanged from 12 months ago.

Non-financial misconduct is still a major issue for financial services, the FCA director said.

Mark has worked at L&C since 2003.

Inflation is down to its lowest in two and a half years, and well below the peak of 11.1% in October last year.

The funding provides financing for the lender over the next five years.