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What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers?
UK NewsBusiness•November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PMNational

What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers?

By Rupert Jones•The Guardian - UK News

First rate rise for more than three years leaves millions facing rise in mortgage paymentsBank of England raises interest rates to 4%Business live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has hiked interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, taking the base rate to 4%. It is the first rate rise for more than three years, leaving millions of households facing a sharp rise in mortgage payments. Continue reading...

First rate rise for more than three years leaves millions facing rise in mortgage payments

The Bank of England has hiked interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, taking the base rate to 4%. It is the first rate rise for more than three years, leaving millions of households facing a sharp rise in mortgage payments.

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