The British Bankers' Association (BBA) released the number of mortgage approvals in the U.K. on Monday. The number of mortgage approvals decreased to 44,489 in September from 46,567 in August. August's figure was revised down from 46,743.

"Borrowing figures in the mortgage market remain strong as customers take advantage of record low interest rates. In particular, remortgaging remains high as savvy customers secure attractive deals ahead of a possible rate rise," the chief economist at the BBA, Richard Woolhouse, said.