Victoria Barnard Appointed Head of Networks and Clubs at Somo
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Victoria Barnard Appointed Head of Networks and Clubs at Somo

Specialist lender Somo has appointed Victoria Barnard as its head of networks and clubs, marking a key step in the company's growth within the UK specialist lending sector.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Christian Mathews Joins Tenn as Executive Director for Commercial Real Estate
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Christian Mathews Joins Tenn as Executive Director for Commercial Real Estate

Short-term lender Tenn has appointed Christian Mathews as executive director for commercial real estate to support its commercial real estate lending ambitions.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Jason Shead Appointed Director of Risk and Governance at Black & White Bridging
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Jason Shead Appointed Director of Risk and Governance at Black & White Bridging

Jason Shead has joined Black & White Bridging as director of risk and governance, following the firm's recent opening of a new head office in Bristol.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Watts Commercial Finance Appoints Daniel Jones as Commercial Manager
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Watts Commercial Finance Appoints Daniel Jones as Commercial Manager

Watts Commercial Finance has appointed Daniel Jones as commercial manager to strengthen its presence in Bristol and surrounding areas, focusing on bridging, development, and commercial finance.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Ultimate Finance Raises Asset Finance Limit to £3m for SMEs
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Ultimate Finance Raises Asset Finance Limit to £3m for SMEs

Ultimate Finance has increased its maximum asset finance loan size to £3m, with higher limits for single assets and balloon offerings, aiming to support SMEs with larger funding needs.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
MIMHC and Claritee Group Announce Partnership to Boost Workplace Wellbeing
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MIMHC and Claritee Group Announce Partnership to Boost Workplace Wellbeing

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter has partnered with Claritee Group to deliver new workplace wellbeing initiatives for the mortgage sector.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
MIMHC and Claritee Partner to Enhance Wellbeing in Mortgage Sector
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MIMHC and Claritee Partner to Enhance Wellbeing in Mortgage Sector

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter has partnered with Claritee Group to provide new workplace wellbeing initiatives for the mortgage sector.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
DIFF Annual Review: Disability Inclusion Essential for True Diversity
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DIFF Annual Review: Disability Inclusion Essential for True Diversity

The DIFF Annual Review highlights that UK firms must address disability inclusion to achieve genuine diversity, with only 4% of companies offering products and services for disabled people.

9 August 2026 · 2 min read
Critical Illness Cover Often Linked to Mortgages, Study Finds
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Critical Illness Cover Often Linked to Mortgages, Study Finds

A study highlights that most customers take out critical illness cover when arranging a mortgage, but many renters and homeowners may overlook broader protection needs.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Black & White Bridging Appoints Jason Shead as Director of Risk and Governance
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Black & White Bridging Appoints Jason Shead as Director of Risk and Governance

Black & White Bridging has named Jason Shead as its new director of risk and governance, bringing over 25 years of specialist lending risk and underwriting experience to the role.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Scottish Government Removes Dedicated Housing Secretary Role
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Scottish Government Removes Dedicated Housing Secretary Role

The Scottish government has removed the standalone housing secretary post, merging housing into a broader cabinet portfolio.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read
Letting Agents Advised to Update Websites for Renters’ Rights Act Compliance
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Letting Agents Advised to Update Websites for Renters’ Rights Act Compliance

Letting agents are being urged by an industry body to review and update outdated website content to comply with the Renters’ Rights Act, following the introduction of its first phase.

9 August 2026 · 1 min read