Resilient UK SMEs are expecting to grow or maintain turnover over the next 12 months despite the emerging economic challenges and cost increases, new research from Paragon Bank has found.

73% of agriculture SMEs have made progress towards sustainability, compared with 46% on average across SMEs in other leading sectors 

The research highlights the gap between the green technology available to other sectors compared with construction, and the need for new options to become available.  

UK savings growth fell in June by almost 70% compared to 2021, new analysis by Paragon Bank has found. 

Paragon Bank has strengthened its SME Lending broker team with the appointment of Carole Luck as Business Development Manager.

Paragon Bank has revealed the locations where landlords letting to students can achieve the strongest yields, typically smaller single university towns and cities.

Paragon Bank has relaunched its Triple Access ISA at a market-leading 1.65% AER, further enhancing its competitive ISA range and features.

Paragon Bank has strengthened its Motor Finance team with the promotion of Stewart Younger to Senior Regional Sales Manager.

Savers are cutting down on both essentials and entertainment, new research has found - with four out of five intentionally using less energy to save money. 

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are moving up the value chain as tenants demand better amenities, research by Paragon Bank has revealed.