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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

REVEALED: Consumer credit borrowing bounces back while mortgage lending halves | Rare Historical Photos

The amount of credit borrowed by households doubled in May compared with the previous month, while mortgage approvals continued to dip, according to new figures.

Consumer credit borrowing bounced back to £1.5 billion during the month, up from £800 million in April, Bank of England data showed.

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