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Since december 2021, a typical tracker loan — that's one that "tracks" bank of england rates — has soared by 394 pounds — or 485 dollars — a month. a typical standard variable rate has gone up by 251 pounds. that's 309 dollars. let's hearfrom one homeowner in cambridge, whose mortgage bills have gone up so much, he's at risk of being forced to sell. it takes your breath away whenever you see a santander envelope come through the letterbox. you think, "oh, god, not another one." you despair quietly, inwardly. let me just bring you a statement from the chancellor, or uk finance minister....

I'm a bit more optimistic on that front. well take a look at this graph, showing just how far and fast uk interest rates have risen. they were at 0.1% at the start of december 2021. they're now at a 14 year high, hitting millions of british homeowners who have variable mortgages and are already being squeezed by the soaring cost of living. since december 2021, a typical tracker loan — that's one that "tracks" bank of england rates — has soared by £394 — or $485 — a month. a typical standard variable rate has gone up by £251. that's $309 dollars. let's hearfrom one homeowner in cambri...

Of the bank of england. the really pronounced falls in energy prices are helping, because of course it leaves in more spending power with people, more demand in the economy, so that is very helpful. back at the beginning of february, we were really a bit on a knife edge as to whether there would be a recession, certainly we thought the economy would be quite stagnant. i'm not saying... it's not off to the races, let's be clear, but i'm a bit more optimistic now on that front. well, take a look atjust how far and fast uk interest rates have risen. they were just above zero at the start of decem...