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UK Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Four Times This Year

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 12:36 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 12:36 | 1 source | 1 article

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Markets are forecasting that mortgage interest rates in the UK will rise four times this year, adding to the financial strain on homeowners and potentially cooling the housing market. The expected increases are driven by concerns about inflation and the Bank of England's efforts to control it through monetary policy tightening.

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The Guardian 23 mar. 2026, 12:36 (2 hours ago) Excellent

UK mortgage interest rates will rise four times this year, markets predict

Investors believe Bank of England is likely to act amid sustained rise in inflation from Iran warBusiness live – latest updates‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect BritonsThe Bank of England will raise the cost of borrowing four times this year, pushing UK interest rates from 3.75% to 4.75% amid the conflict in the Middle East, according to financial market speculators.In a blow to mortgage payers, international investors are betting that the UK is vulnerable to a susta

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