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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vicky Shaw

Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

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The latest Bank of England base rate rise will place a further squeeze on mortgage borrowers, while savers are yet to feel much benefit from the recent rate hikes, according to experts.

The rate edged up to 1.25% on Thursday, up from 1% previously, and is the latest in a string of hikes.

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