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HOUSING & REAL ESTATE • UNITED KINGDOM

Bank of England widely expected to raise interest rates on Nov. 5

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The Bank of England is widely expected to raise its base rate from 3.75% to 4% on Nov. 5 as it responds to rising inflation. More than 2.3 million UK households are expected to face higher mortgage payments in 2027 when fixed-rate deals end, according to The Guardian.

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The expected increase could add to borrowing costs for UK households and businesses. The articles identify no direct effect on the United States.