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Santander cuts UK mortgage lending by more than £10bn
Santander’s UK division saw healthy pre-tax profit in the first nine months of 2023 but has slashed UK mortgage lending amid higher interest rates.
Thursday 22 October 2026
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Santander’s UK division saw healthy pre-tax profit in the first nine months of 2023 but has slashed UK mortgage lending amid higher interest rates.
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