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UK Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Four Times This Year
First article: 23 mar. 2026, 12:36
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Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 12:36
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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.Articles about this topic
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UK mortgage interest rates will rise four times this year, markets predict
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