UK Mortgage Lending fell to £4.08B in January 2026, down from December’s £4.49B, marking the lowest monthly figure since October 2025. This 9.10% decline signals a cooling trend amid tighter credit and affordability pressures. The Bank of England’s base rate remains at 5.25%, keeping mortgage costs elevated and housing demand subdued. Updated 3/2/26
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UK mortgage lending slowed to £4.08B in January, down from £4.49B in December. This marks the lowest monthly figure since October and signals a cooling trend after a volatile 2025.
UK Mortgage Lending: January 2026 Data Signals Market Cooling
Big-Picture Snapshot
Drivers this month
Higher mortgage rates weighed on approvals
Seasonal post-holiday slowdown
Persistent affordability constraints
Policy pulse
The Bank of England’s base rate remains at 5.25%, unchanged since August 2025, keeping mortgage costs elevated compared to early 2025.
Market lens
Sterling softened modestly against major peers after the release. Investors interpreted the weaker lending figure as a sign of subdued housing demand, with UK bank shares under mild pressure.
Foundational Indicators
Drivers this month
January’s mortgage lending: £4.08B
December: £4.49B
12-month average: £4.73B
November: £4.27B
October: £5.49B
June’s contraction: -£0.76B
Policy pulse
The Bank of England’s inflation target is 2%. Mortgage lending growth remains well below the pace seen during the 2021–2022 housing boom.
Market lens
Mortgage lenders reported tighter credit conditions in January. This reflects both regulatory caution and a response to softer borrower demand.
Chart Dynamics
January’s print of £4.08B fell from December’s £4.49B, marking the lowest level since October’s £5.49B. The 12-month average stands at £4.73B, highlighting a persistent downtrend since the late-2025 rebound.
The latest figure is 13.7% below the 12-month average and 9.1% lower than December. Compared to November’s £4.27B, January’s lending is down by £0.19B, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to rate pressures.
Mortgage Lending trend January 2025–January 2026
What This Chart Tells Us: The chart illustrates a clear deceleration in mortgage lending since mid-2025, with January’s figure marking a fresh multi-month low. The persistent softness reflects both tighter lending standards and waning buyer appetite, suggesting further headwinds for the housing market.
Forward Outlook
Scenario probabilities
Bullish: Lending rebounds above £4.5B in coming months (25% probability)
Base: Lending stabilizes near £4.0B–£4.3B (60% probability)
With the Bank of England holding rates steady, further easing in mortgage lending is possible if wage growth stalls or unemployment ticks higher.
Market lens
Housing sector equities remain rangebound. Investors are watching for signals of a bottom in lending activity before repositioning.
Closing Thoughts
Drivers this month
Affordability pressures
Regulatory caution
Muted buyer sentiment
Market lens
January’s data reinforces the cautious tone in UK housing finance. The market awaits clearer signals on rates and household incomes before a sustained recovery in lending.
Key Markets Reacting to Mortgage Lending
Mortgage lending trends ripple through equity, currency, and crypto markets. UK bank stocks and the pound sterling often react to lending data, while global risk sentiment can influence crypto correlations. The following symbols are actively monitored for their sensitivity to UK mortgage lending shifts:
AAPL – Indirect exposure via UK consumer tech demand, which can be affected by housing market health.
EURUSD – Moves in GBP can spill over into euro-dollar volatility, especially on UK macro releases.
BTCUSD – Crypto sentiment sometimes tracks risk appetite shifts following major UK economic data.
Month
Mortgage Lending (£B)
AAPL (direction)
Jan 2024
4.31
Flat
Jun 2025
-0.76
Down
Oct 2025
5.49
Up
Jan 2026
4.08
Flat
Since 2020, AAPL’s UK-linked demand has shown mild positive correlation with mortgage lending spikes, but the relationship weakens during global tech rallies.
FAQ: UK Mortgage Lending: January 2026 Data Signals Market Cooling
What does the latest UK mortgage lending data show?
January’s figure was £4.08B, down from December’s £4.49B, marking the lowest level since October 2025.
Why did mortgage lending decline in January?
Higher rates, seasonal effects, and affordability constraints contributed to the slowdown in new lending.
How does this affect the UK housing market outlook?
The cooling trend signals ongoing headwinds for housing demand, with lending likely to remain subdued unless rates fall or incomes rise.
UK mortgage lending continues to cool, reflecting tighter credit and persistent affordability challenges.
Updated 3/2/26
This has been drafted with AI assistance and then thoroughly reviewed, refined, and approved by our human editorial team to ensure accuracy, and originality.
[1] Bank of England, Mortgage Lending Data, January 2026 release.
[2] Sigmanomics Economic Database, UK Mortgage Lending Historical Series.
Economic Calendar - UK Events
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-12
-10
-9
-8.83
Medium
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
0.7
2.3
2.4
2.35
Medium
Friday, March 6, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
10:00
UK
BBA Mortgage Rate
6.59
6.62
6.6
6.61
Low
07:00
UK
House Price Index YoY
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.40
Medium
07:00
UK
House Price Index MoM
0.3
0.8
-0.1
-0.12
Medium
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Construction PMI
44.5
46.4
47
47.23
Medium
09:00
UK
New Car Sales YoY
7.2
3.4
1
3.08
Low
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
53.9
54
53.9
53.92
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
53.7
53.7
53.9
53.93
Low
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Shop Price Index YoY
1.1
1.5
1.4
1.52
Low
Monday, March 2, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals MoM
5.9
6.1
3.8
4.67
Low
09:30
UK
BoE Consumer Credit
1.812
1.652
1.2
1.40
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
51.7
51.8
52
52.07
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Lending
4.08
4.49
4.2
4.18
Medium
09:30
UK
M4 Money Supply MoM
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
-0.10
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Approvals
60
61.01
62.5
61.54
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals
5.9
6.1
6.2
6.38
Low
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.17
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
1
1
1.1
0.90
Medium
Friday, February 27, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
Car Production YoY
-8.2
17.7
5.3
3.77
Low
00:01
UK
Consumer Confidence
-19
-16
-16
-16.50
Medium
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Distributive Trades
-
-17
-30
-43.00
Medium
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Distributive Trades
-43
-17
-17
-30.00
Medium
Friday, February 20, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-
-30
-25
-25.00
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI Flash
53.9
54
53.6
53.70
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI Flash
53.9
53.7
53.3
53.50
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash
52
51.8
51.9
51.92
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
53.9
53.7
53.3
53.33
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
52
51.8
51.5
51.57
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
53.9
54
53.5
53.52
Medium
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks
30.4
-13.4
19
21.44
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales YoY
4.5
1.9
2.7
2.97
Medium
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
2
0.3
0.1
0.47
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales MoM
1.8
0.4
0.2
0.48
High
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-28
-30
-25
-25.00
Medium
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
2.4
2.5
1.8
2.10
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate MoM
-0.5
0.4
-0.4
-0.45
Medium
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate YoY
3.1
3.2
3
2.98
Medium
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate MoM
-0.6
0.3
-0.6
-0.63
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate YoY
3
3.4
3
2.92
High
07:00
UK
PPI Input MoM
0.4
-0.5
0.1
0.20
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index YoY
3.8
4.2
3.9
3.75
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Input YoY
-0.2
0.5
0.9
0.80
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output MoM
0
-0.1
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output YoY
2.5
3.1
3.2
3.03
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index MoM
-0.5
0.7
-0.1
-0.30
Low
07:00
UK
CPI
3
3.4
3
3.00
High
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Unemployment Rate
5.2
5.1
5.1
5.12
High
07:00
UK
Claimant Count Change
28.6
2.7
22
22.30
Low
07:00
UK
Employment Change
52
82
-40
0.50
Medium
07:00
UK
Average Earnings incl. Bonus
4.2
4.6
4.4
4.45
Medium
Friday, February 13, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-
-14
-12
-11.83
Medium
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.18
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment QoQ
-2.7
1.6
0.5
0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product MoM
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.15
High
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production YoY
0.5
1.3
1.2
1.63
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product YoY
0.7
1.2
1.3
1.25
Low
07:00
UK
Balance of Trade
-4.34
-11.33
-6
-6.24
Low
07:00
UK
Construction Output YoY
-0.3
-0.3
-0.8
-0.98
Low
07:00
UK
Industrial Production YoY
0.5
2.3
1.6
2.00
Low
07:00
UK
Industrial Production MoM
-0.9
1.3
-0.2
-0.13
Medium
07:00
UK
Business Investment YoY
2
2.5
3.1
3.33
Low
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production MoM
-0.5
1.9
-0.3
0.05
Medium
07:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
0.1
-0.1
0.2
0.25
Medium
07:00
UK
Construction Output MoM
-0.5
-0.8
0.5
0.00
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product QoQ
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.18
High
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-10
-14
-12
-11.83
Medium
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
2.3
1
1.3
1.25
Medium
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
House Price Index YoY
1
0.3
0
0.30
Medium
07:00
UK
House Price Index MoM
0.7
-0.6
0.4
0.38
Medium
Friday, February 6, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
10:00
UK
BBA Mortgage Rate
6.62
6.77
6.7
6.71
Low
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
12:00
UK
Interest Rate Decision
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
High
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Unchanged
5
4
7
6.50
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE Interest Rate Decision
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
High
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Hike
0
0
0
0.00
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Cut
4
5
2
2.50
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Construction PMI
46.4
40.1
42.5
42.73
Medium
09:00
UK
New Car Sales YoY
3.4
3.9
2
4.08
Low
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
53.7
51.4
53.9
53.93
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
54
51.4
54.3
54.32
Low
Monday, February 2, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
51.8
50.6
51.6
51.67
Low
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
0.3
-0.4
0.6
0.47
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
1
0.6
1.5
1.30
Medium
Friday, January 30, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
Mortgage Approvals
61.01
64.07
64.4
63.44
Medium
09:30
UK
BoE Consumer Credit
1.524
2.143
1.9
2.10
Medium
09:30
UK
M4 Money Supply MoM
0.3
0.8
0.7
0.80
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Lending
4.6
4.59
4.6
4.58
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals
6.1
6.6
6.1
6.28
Low
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
Car Production YoY
17.7
-14.3
6.7
5.17
Low
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Shop Price Index YoY
1.5
0.7
0.7
0.82
Low
Friday, January 23, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI Flash
-
51.4
51.7
51.90
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash
-
50.6
50.8
50.82
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI Flash
-
51.4
51.5
51.60
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
-
51.4
51.7
51.72
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
-
50.6
50.6
50.67
Medium
07:00
UK
Retail Sales MoM
-
-0.1
-0.2
0.08
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales YoY
-
0.6
0.8
1.07
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel YoY
-
1.2
0.7
0.50
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
-
-0.2
-0.3
0.08
High
00:01
UK
Consumer Confidence
-
-17
-17
-17.50
Medium
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Distributive Trades
-
-44
-57
-70.00
Medium
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks
-
-11.65
-15
-12.56
Low
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing
-
-11.65
-13.5
-13.50
Low
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-
-32
-28
-28.00
Medium
11:00
UK
CBI Business Optimism Index
-
-31
-27
-27.00
Medium
09:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
1.7
1.8
2.10
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output YoY
-
3.5
3.4
3.45
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate MoM
-
-0.2
0.2
0.18
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate YoY
-
3.2
3.1
3.08
Medium
07:00
UK
PPI Input YoY
-
1.1
1
0.90
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output MoM
-
0.1
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output MoM
-
0
0.1
0.10
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index MoM
-
-0.4
0.2
0.00
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output YoY
-
3.4
3.3
3.13
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index YoY
-
3.8
3.7
3.55
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Input MoM
-
0.3
0.1
0.20
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate MoM
-
-0.2
0.2
0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate YoY
-
3.2
3.1
3.03
High
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Average Earnings incl. Bonus
4.7
4.7
4.5
4.55
Medium
07:00
UK
Average Earnings excl. Bonus
4.5
4.6
4.5
4.53
Low
07:00
UK
HMRC Payrolls Change
-43
-38
-20
-25.25
Low
07:00
UK
Employment Change
82
-16
-25
15.50
High
07:00
UK
Claimant Count Change
17.9
20.1
20.5
20.80
Low
07:00
UK
Unemployment Rate
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.12
High
Friday, January 16, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
13:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
-
-0.1
-0.1
-0.05
Low
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
13:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
-
-0.1
-0.1
-0.05
Low
12:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
-
-0.1
-0.1
-0.05
Low
07:00
UK
GDP 3-Month Avg
0.1
0
-0.2
-0.05
Medium
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production MoM
2.1
0.4
0.5
0.85
Medium
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product MoM
0.3
-0.1
0.1
0.15
High
07:00
UK
Goods Trade Balance Non-EU
-11.46
-11.81
-9.1
-10.28
High
07:00
UK
Balance of Trade
-6.116
-6.531
-3.5
-3.74
Low
07:00
UK
Industrial Production MoM
1.1
1.3
0.1
0.18
Medium
07:00
UK
Industrial Production YoY
2.3
0.4
-0.4
-0.00
Low
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production YoY
2.1
-0.2
-0.3
0.13
Low
07:00
UK
Goods Trade Balance
-23.71
-24.17
-20.4
-22.05
High
07:00
UK
Construction Output YoY
-1.1
0.9
0.1
-0.08
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product YoY
1.4
1.1
1.1
1.05
High
07:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
0.1
0
-0.2
-0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
Construction Output MoM
-1.3
-1.2
-0.3
-0.80
Low
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-14
-14
-16
-15.83
Medium
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
1
1.2
0.6
0.55
High
00:01
UK
Retail Sales YoY
-
1.2
0.6
0.87
Medium
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
10:00
UK
BBA Mortgage Rate
6.77
6.81
6.6
6.61
Low
07:00
UK
House Price Index MoM
-0.6
-0.1
0.2
0.18
Medium
07:00
UK
House Price Index YoY
0.3
0.6
1.1
1.40
Medium
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Construction PMI
40.1
39.4
40.1
40.33
Medium
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
51.4
51.2
52.1
52.13
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
51.4
51.3
52.1
52.12
Low
09:00
UK
New Car Sales YoY
3.9
-1.6
-1
1.08
Low
00:01
UK
Retail Sales YoY
0.7
1.2
0.6
0.87
Medium
Monday, January 5, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
Mortgage Approvals
64.53
65.01
64.4
63.44
Medium
09:30
UK
BoE Consumer Credit
2.077
1.713
1.1
1.30
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals MoM
6.6
5.9
5.2
6.08
Low
09:30
UK
M4 Money Supply MoM
0.8
-0.2
-0.1
0.00
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Lending
4.49
4.16
4.5
4.48
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals
6.6
5.4
5.2
5.38
Low
Friday, January 2, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
50.6
50.2
51.2
51.27
Low
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
0.6
1.8
1.2
1.00
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
-0.4
0.3
0.1
-0.03
Medium
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
-
0.3
0.4
0.27
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
-
1.8
1.5
1.30
Medium
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
2.6
2.4
2.70
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel YoY
-
1.2
1.5
1.30
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment YoY
-
3
0.7
0.92
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
-
-1
0.6
0.97
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment QoQ
-
-1.1
-0.3
-0.65
Low
Monday, December 22, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Current Account
-12.1
-21.2
-21.3
-16.70
Medium
07:00
UK
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
GDP Growth Rate YoY
1.3
1.4
1.3
1.30
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product YoY
1.3
1.4
1.3
1.25
High
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product QoQ
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.08
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment YoY
2.7
3.2
0.7
0.92
Low
07:00
UK
Business Investment QoQ
1.5
-1.7
-0.3
-0.65
Low
Friday, December 19, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-
-37
-34
-34.00
Medium
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks
-11.65
-21.19
-10
-7.56
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales MoM
-0.1
-0.9
0.4
0.68
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales YoY
0.6
0.6
0.9
1.17
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel YoY
1.2
1.6
1.6
1.40
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
-0.2
-0.8
0.2
0.57
High
00:01
UK
Consumer Confidence
-17
-19
-18
-18.50
Medium
00:01
UK
Car Production YoY
-14.3
-23.8
-7.6
-9.13
Low
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
12:00
UK
BoE Interest Rate Decision
3.75
4
3.75
3.75
High
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Unchanged
49
59
49
48.50
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Cut
59
49
59
59.50
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Hike
9
9
9
9.00
Medium
12:00
UK
Interest Rate Decision
3.75
4
3.75
3.75
High
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
2.6
2.4
2.70
Low
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-32
-37
-35
-35.00
Medium
09:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
2.6
2.4
2.70
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output MoM
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate MoM
-0.2
0.4
-0.1
-0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
PPI Input MoM
0.3
0
0.2
0.30
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate MoM
-0.2
0.3
-0.1
-0.13
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate YoY
3.2
3.4
3.4
3.38
Medium
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate YoY
3.2
3.6
3.5
3.42
High
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index MoM
-0.4
0.3
0
-0.20
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Input YoY
1.1
0.8
0.4
0.30
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index YoY
3.8
4.3
4.3
4.15
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output YoY
3.4
3.6
3.4
3.22
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output YoY
3.5
3.6
3.4
3.45
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output MoM
0
0.1
0
0.00
Low
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash
51.2
50.2
51.2
51.23
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI Flash
52.1
51.2
51.9
52.10
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI Flash
52.1
51.3
52
52.10
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
52.1
51.3
51.6
51.62
Medium
07:00
UK
Average Earnings excl. Bonus
4.6
4.7
4.5
4.53
Low
07:00
UK
Average Earnings incl. Bonus
4.7
4.9
4.4
4.45
Medium
07:00
UK
Claimant Count Change
20.1
-3.9
22.3
22.60
Low
07:00
UK
HMRC Payrolls Change
-38
-22
-40
-45.25
Low
07:00
UK
Unemployment Rate
5.1
5
5.1
5.12
High
07:00
UK
Employment Change
-16
-22
-60
-19.50
High
Monday, December 15, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
51.2
50.2
48.2
48.27
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
52.1
51.2
51.6
51.63
Low
Symbol
Price
Analysis and Forecast
UK Mortgage Lending Falls to Lowest Level Since October Mortgage lending measures the total value of new loans granted to homebuyers in the UK, reflecting housing market activity. In January 2026, lending dropped to £4.08 billion, down from £4.49 billion in December, and below the £4.73 billion 12-month average. This release on March 2, 2026, highlights a cooling trend in mortgage approvals amid persistent affordability challenges and elevated borrowing costs. The Bank of England’s base rate has remained steady at 5.25%, keeping mortgage rates high and dampening demand. Analysts at Morgan Stanley note that “the sustained pressure on lending volumes signals cautious consumer sentiment and tighter credit conditions.” With the housing market facing headwinds, this decline suggests that buyers remain hesitant despite some signs of stabilization in broader economic indicators.
Chart Dynamics
January’s print of £4.08B fell from December’s £4.49B, marking the lowest level since October’s £5.49B. The 12-month average stands at £4.73B, highlighting a persistent downtrend since the late-2025 rebound. The latest figure is 13.7% below the 12-month average and 9.1% lower than December. Compared to November’s £4.27B, January’s lending is down by £0.19B, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to rate pressures.