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Paragon Banking Group (PAG.L) Shares Drop After FY 2025 Results: Dividend Hike, £50m Buyback and 2026 Margin Squeeze Explained

Paragon Banking Group (PAG.L) Shares Drop After FY 2025 Results: Dividend Hike, £50m Buyback and 2026 Margin Squeeze Explained

Paragon Banking Group shares fell 5.6% to 797.5p in London on December 3, 2025, despite reporting record earnings per share and increased dividends. Investors focused on guidance for tighter net interest margins and higher provisions related to UK motor finance redress in 2026. Full-year underlying profit before tax rose 0.4% to £293.9m, while the net loan book grew 4% to £16.3bn.
£10,000 Bank Account Warning: How Much Cash You Should Really Keep in Your Current Account in 2025

£10,000 Bank Account Warning: How Much Cash You Should Really Keep in Your Current Account in 2025

On 30 November 2025, research showed 6.4 million UK current accounts hold at least £10,000, with most earning no interest. Around £284 billion sits in these accounts, while inflation remains at 3.6%. Experts warn that leaving large sums in zero-interest accounts means losing value as savings rates elsewhere reach 4%. Deposit protection limits and ISA rules are also changing.
30 November 2025
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