The Bank of England (BoE) released its number of mortgages approvals for the U.K. on Friday. The number of mortgages approvals in the U.K. was down to 71,357 in March from 73,195 in February, missing expectations for a decrease to 74,500. February's figure was revised down from 73,871.

Consumer credit in the U.K. rose by £1.883 billion in March, exceeding expectations for an £1.300 billion increase, after a £1.392 billion gain in February. February's figure was revised up from £1.287 billion.

Net lending to individuals in the U.K. increased by £9.3 billion in March, after a £5.0 billion gain in February. February's figure was revised up from a £4.9 rise.