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Evening Standard
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Michael Hunter

Homeowners and housing market on watch for signs of peak rates into Bank of England hike

Inflation has galloped past official targets at the Bank of England on Threadneedle Street . (John Walton/PA)

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Mortgage holders across London are bracing for the Bank of England’s first decision on interest rates of 2023, in a move this week that will set the tone for the housing market and consumer spending into the rest of the year.

Decision makers in Threadneedle Street will join a busy run of action for major central banks, with the announcement due at high noon on Thursday. It will affect the repayments of thousands on variable rate home loans.

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