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flag UK plans 2026 reforms to boost mutual lenders’ lending power via new capital rules.

flag The UK Treasury is advancing a multi-year reform program for mutual financial institutions, including Nationwide Building Society, with new legislation expected in 2026. flag Changes may allow mutuals to raise funds beyond member savings, potentially boosting lending capacity and supporting the government’s goal to double the sector’s size. flag Proposed updates to the Building Societies Act 1986 and capital rules, including easing leverage ratio buffers, could free up an estimated £30 billion for mortgages and small business loans. flag The reforms aim to increase competition, transparency, and accountability in the financial sector, with further details to be announced before a summer 2026 deadline.

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