PSNCR 20.905 bln versus median forecast 16.0 bln. PSNB 14.498 bln versus median forecast 13.0 bln.

Cable lower, presently at 1.5250 from around 1.5275 just prior to release.

Mortgage approvals for June lower than expected, down at 48,000 from 51,000 in May, below median forecast of 52,000. Another signal Uk house market wobbly.