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Bank of England increases base rate to 1.75% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings

The Bank of England has increased the base rate to 1.75% from 1.25% - the biggest single rise in 27 years. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and influences what borrowers pay and savers earn...

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Bank of England increases base rate to 1.75% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings

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  • yessuz
    yessuz Posts: 259 Forumite
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    happy days
    I own an EV. AMA
  • london21
    london21 Posts: 2,164 Forumite
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    Not suprised with today's increase just did not think the rates will begin to rise in 2022.

    The inflation is now near 10%, looks like more increase to come.

    Mortgage repayments will be going up when it comes to next fix. 

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