UK lenders approve more mortgages than expected in October, consumer lending cools

British lenders approved more mortgages than expected in October, despite concerns about finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, and consumer credit grew at a slower pace than in September, Bank of England data showed on Monday.

​  British lenders approved more mortgages than expected in October, despite concerns about finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, and consumer credit grew at a slower pace than in September, Bank of England data showed on Monday.  

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British lenders approved more mortgages than expected in October, despite concerns about finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, and consumer credit grew at a slower pace than in September, Bank of England data showed on Monday.