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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

BBC News Business · 19 August 2026 at 10:58

What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

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