There is a lot of uncertainty as to what the impact will be on the Bank of England’s base rate, as it could keep the base rate higher for longer to combat inflationary pressures, or it may cut it at a faster pace to support growth.
News that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering allowing pension savings for home deposits, gross mortgage lending hitting its highest level since November 2022 and Legal & General (L&G) hiring Jane Simpson as head of strategic accounts at Mortgage Services also proved popular with readers.
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