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4.5%. risen by a quarter of a percent, that is from our economics editor, faisal islam, who has tweeted that. just getting that information in that, as expected, interest rates in the uk are now at 4.5%, up from 4.25%, a quarter rate rise. 0ur cost of living correspondent is watching these developments for us, kevin, news that will impact on so many peoples lives for their mortgages and make life just that bit more difficult as they have seen those rate rises so many times, for the 13t...

Average rates on fixed mortgages increased between March and April but, with a greater availability of products, there’s still some reason for optimism.

The overall average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates rose, but more modestly compared to a month prior. This is according to Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report which reveals that product choice overall rose, but so did options for higher loan-to-value deals. The overall average two- and five-year

Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Thursday 15 February 2024. To get this in your inbox every morning click here. UK recession The UK has slipped into a technical recession, the latest GDP figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed. The latest figures showed that the UK economy

Financial concerns driven by mortgage affordability and accessibility in the over-55s are rife, with over a quarter (28%) fearing they wouldn’t be able to afford their mortgage if it moved onto their lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR). This is according to new research from Perenna which also reveals that an

Average two-year fixed rates saw their largest monthly fall since 2022 in February. Find out more about how average mortgage rates are changing.

The Bank of England has held interest rates, leaving the Bank Rate untouched at 5.25pc.

This marks the fourth consecutive time the Bank of England has maintained the base rate. Find out how this may impact the savings and mortgage markets.

Each year, residential mortgages help millions of people buy their first and second homes in the UK. Find out how this popular credit financing product works.

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