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In our latest series of short interviews, we spoke to Business Development Manager, Craig Nel, about his new role at Paragon and gave us an insight into who he is!

The new tax year is here. We look at the key changes for 2022. 

We don’t know who invented the piggy bank, but we do know that its origin has nothing to do with actual pigs...

The Oscars is the most lavish night in Hollywood. But other than the hefty price tag to stage the awards, here are some fascinating money facts from its history that might just surprise you. 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced a difficult task before delivering his 2022 Spring Statement. Find out everything you need to know as we recap some of the key announcements.

In the latest in our ‘Five mins with…’ series, we meet Howard Lincoln. Howard has over 30 years’ financial services experience and joined Paragon as Operational Credit Manager in September last year.

Gradually the UK is moving towards a cashless society and wallets will potentially become a thing of the past. We investigate the main drivers for a cashless society and weigh up the pros and cons.

The Government's red diesel ban, effective 1 April 2022, means the fuel will no longer be permitted for off-road vehicles and equipment. Find out everything you need to know.

The number of decent homes has increased from 1.6 million in 2006 to 3.6 million today, and buy-to-let lending has played an important role. Our Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree, reveals 

According to latest figures, the value of mortgages written for HMO purchase is more than double compared with the same time a year earlier. Richard Rowntree reveals more. 

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