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Martin Lewis warns mortgage ticking time bomb is 'exploding'

The money saving expert warned of a "nightmare" and said people are going to have to "readjust" their finances

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis says the 'ticking time bomb is now exploding'

He explained what action you need to take as soon as you can

Wales Online

Mortgage ticking time bomb is now exploding, says Martin Lewis

Mr Lewis said he had given his views at a mortgage summit held by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last year.

The Independent UK

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Michael Gove says 25-year fixed rates could ease mortgage crisis

Housing secretary suggests Canadian-type deals – as Sunak government under pressure to end ‘mortgage horror show’

The Independent UK

‘Finely balanced’: June interest rates hike was sparked by fresh inflation fears, minutes reveal

The Reserve Bank's decision to raise interest rates to a fresh decade high in June was "finely balanced", minutes reveal.

The New Daily

Bankrate: Why is portfolio diversification important for investors?

Portfolio diversification involves investing in many different securities and types of assets so that your overall return doesn’t depend too much on any single investment. Financial experts often recommend a diversified portfolio because it reduces risk without sacrificing much in the way of returns. In fact, you may ultimately earn…

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Westminster is 'hammering home owners and first time buyers', SNP say

The SNP have said Westminster is “hammering home owners and first time buyers” after the Bank of England raised interest rates.

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Government urged to end ‘mortgage horror show’ as average two-year rate tops 6%

Calls for intervention were made as the average two-year fixed-rate mortgage deal topped 6% for the first time this year.

The Independent UK

Mortgage costs could rise by an average of £2,900 a year for 800,000 people

The Resolution Foundation predicts that the Bank of England's base interest rate could peak at nearly 6% by next year - currently, the base interest rate is 4.5%

Daily Mirror

‘This is going to sting’: What would a mortgage crisis mean for homeowners and renters?

Current rates of nearly 6 per cent causing equivalent ‘stress’ to double-digit rates of 1980s, Andy Gregory writes

The Independent UK

Average two-year fixed rate mortgage deal hits 6% for first time this year, as Sunak rules out extra help – business live

Average mortgage rates hit highest level since December, as asking prices for British homes fall in June for the first time in six years

The Guardian - UK

Sunak rules out mortgage support as he urges banks to help struggling homeowners

PM wants banks to offer ‘bespoke support’ – as average two-year fixed-rate mortgage hits 6% and lenders pull deals

The Independent UK

Mortgage help ‘not ruled out’, says minister Michael Gove

The Levelling Up Secretary adds he does not have a mortgage himself

Evening Standard

‘Anyone want to buy?’: Turkish lira falls as traders await uplift in economy

Mood is tense among currency traders in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, with country reeling from a profound economic crisis

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Al Jazeera

Why is the Turkish lira’s value still falling?

Experts say the ‘suppressed’ lira is reaching its true value as they forecast a continued fall against the dollar.

The Guardian - UK

Millions are facing soaring mortgage rates. How did we leave them so vulnerable?

Homeowners in Britain are especially at risk because of a shortage of long-term loans. The sooner the Bank of England acts to fix this the better

The New Daily

More rate pain ahead? This week will provide some clues

The Reserve Bank's next move on interest rates remains shrouded in uncertainty but two senior officials may provide some clues.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak, Hunt and homebuyers brace for an economic Big Wednesday

The midweek inflation bulletin could be the most significant piece of government data published this year

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The Independent UK

More mortgage misery as average bills to rise £2,900 next year

Homeowners facing ‘mortgage crunch’ next year as lenders hike price in response to rising interest rates

The Guardian - UK

What are the best options if you are looking for a mortgage?

With interest rates predicted to rise again and cost of fixed-rate deals on the up, here’s what you need to know

Manchester Evening News

Warning over house sales this summer as mortgage rates rise again

Property experts say rising interest rates are continuing to dampen the housing market

France 24

Cost of importing food set to reach new high of nearly $2 trillion

BUSINESS DAILY - Friday, 16.06.2023: The cost of importing food is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, with inflation increasing hunger and starvation in poorer nations. Also, prior to next week's Paris Air Show, French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing investments in greener ways to fly. Plus, we…

The Independent UK

Average fixed mortgage rates edge closer to 6% as more deals are hiked

The typical two-year fixed-rate deal was sitting at 5.98% on Friday, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

Birmingham Post

Further show of strength for Northern Ireland job market despite gathering headwinds

Both unemployment and employment levels back to pre-pandemic levels, but inflation and rising interest rates temper mood

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally, Tokyo's benchmark at 33-year high

Shares have pushed higher in Asia after a broad-based rally on Wall Street

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