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‘The Godfather’ joins Mortgage’s Got Talent judging panel

John ‘The Godfather’ Malone has been recruited as a judge for Mortgage’s Got Talent, bringing one of the mortgage industry’s best-known names to the event. Malone (main picture, inset) will cast his eye over contestants at the talent showcase organised by Kevin Duffy, managing director...

Royal London introduces AI menopause support tool for staff

Royal London has launched an AI-powered tool designed to help employees and managers access information about menopause and prepare for conversations about health and workplace support. The new service, called Menopal+, offers colleagues a private way to explore menopause-related information, including symptoms, workplace adjustments and...

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The Darlington lifts limited company buy-to-let LTV to 80%

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Gen H cuts mortgage rates by up to 20bps across core range

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Paradigm outlines lender thinking for 2026 in special edition insight videos

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LendInvest rolls out incentivised buy-to-let range

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Afin Bank announces high net worth and diaspora strategy lead

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First-time buyer numbers set to reach second-highest level in a decade

The number of people buying their first home is expected to rise sharply this...

The Leeds trims mortgage rates for new year

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Nationwide expects steady house price growth in 2026 as affordability pressures ease

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‘The Godfather’ joins Mortgage’s Got Talent judging panel

John ‘The Godfather’ Malone has been recruited as a judge for Mortgage’s Got Talent,...

Royal London introduces AI menopause support tool for staff

Royal London has launched an AI-powered tool designed to help employees and managers access...

Your First Home delays could stall first-time buyer market

Delays in launching the government's Your First Home scheme could cause first-time buyers to...

Advisers should be brave enough to drown out the noise

If you thought the economic and mortgage market commentary had been particularly noisy recently,...