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Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced a difficult task before delivering his 2022 Spring Statement. Find out everything you need to know as we recap some of the key announcements.

In the latest in our ‘Five mins with…’ series, we meet Howard Lincoln. Howard has over 30 years’ financial services experience and joined Paragon as Operational Credit Manager in September last year.

Gradually the UK is moving towards a cashless society and wallets will potentially become a thing of the past. We investigate the main drivers for a cashless society and weigh up the pros and cons.

The Government's red diesel ban, effective 1 April 2022, means the fuel will no longer be permitted for off-road vehicles and equipment. Find out everything you need to know.

The number of decent homes has increased from 1.6 million in 2006 to 3.6 million today, and buy-to-let lending has played an important role. Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, reveals 

According to latest figures, the value of mortgages written for HMO purchase is more than double compared with the same time a year earlier. Richard Rowntree reveals more. 

As Paragon Development Finance launches its stabilisation product, we chat to Senior Relationship Director Simon Dekker about the PBSA market and how Paragon is working with operators in this field. 

It's never too late or early to start planning how to make the most of your ISA allowance. Here are five key advantages to be aware of to get you started.

In our latest report, we look at trends in city and town centres and show how landlords have increased acquisition activity in urban postcodes over the past year.

Find out about all-female mortgage advice firm, Keys Mortgages Ltd, as they share their story with us to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. 

Paragon Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England number 05390593. Registered office 51 Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3QJ. Paragon Bank PLC is registered on the Financial Services Register under the firm reference number 604551