UK Economy News 12 February 2026 - 13 February 2026

Nationwide brings back 3.54% fixed mortgages as UK lenders jostle for borrowers

Nationwide cut selected fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.16 percentage points, lowering its cheapest two-year fix for home movers at 60% loan-to-value to 3.54%. The changes took effect Friday. The lender also reduced rates for first-time buyers, with a two-year fix at 90% LTV now at 4.10%. Brokers said the move stands out amid volatile market pricing.

February 15, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·UK Economy

Lloyds share price in focus: buyback update collides with softer UK growth before the open

Lloyds Banking Group closed Thursday at 102.40 pence, down 0.63%, after buying back 10 million shares on Feb. 12 for cancellation. The bank’s 2025 annual report is due Feb. 13. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q4, missing forecasts, while business investment fell nearly 3%. Investors await Lloyds’ disclosures and the Bank of England’s next rate decision on March 19.

February 13, 2026

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Halma plc share price today: HLMA inches up as UK GDP miss sharpens focus on March update

Halma shares rose 0.2% to 3,680p by 0943 GMT, after closing Wednesday at 3,672p. The move followed UK GDP data showing just 0.1% growth in Q4 2025, missing forecasts. Halma’s next trading update is due March 12, with full-year results set for June 11. Turnover Thursday was about 30,000 shares, down from 1.47 million on Wednesday.

February 12, 2026

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National Grid share price dips after fresh high as UK growth miss keeps rates in focus

National Grid shares fell 0.5% to 1,322.5 pence Thursday, after hitting a 52-week high the previous day. UK GDP rose just 0.1% in Q4 2025, missing forecasts and keeping rate expectations in focus. Two-year gilt yields held at 3.62%. Traders await UK inflation data on Feb. 18 and National Grid’s full-year results in May.

February 12, 2026