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UK mortgage rates jump, and petrol prices rise, amid ‘Trumpflation’ worries; Oil price falls as Bessent says US is letting Iran ship its crude – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Average price tag on a home jumped by around £3,000 in March

Home movers are continuing with deals despite mortgage rate rises

Evening Standard

At least 530 mortgage deals have vanished from the market this week – Moneyfacts

Hopes of steadily falling mortgage rates have ‘collapsed’ and given way to a much more uncertain outlook, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

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Hundreds of mortgage deals vanish from the market as Britain’s economy flatlined in January

Official figures showed zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in January

The Independent UK

Mortgage rates shoot up and deals are pulled in worst crisis since Truss mini-Budget

Almost 500 mortgage products pulled in just 48 hours amid turmoil

Evening Standard

Hundreds of mortgage products pulled as rates soar past 5%

Many lenders have scrambled to hike their rates in recent days

The Independent UK

Mortgages disappear at fastest pace since mini-budget as average rates top 5%

Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said over the past 48 hours, 472 residential mortgage products have been withdrawn from the market.

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Mortgage rates soar above 5% as market hit by most turbulent days since Truss mini-Budget

Nearly 500 mortgage products have been withdrawn from the market in recent days as the Middle East conflict triggers volatility across global economies

The Independent UK

Flurry of mortgage rate hikes in more ‘unwelcome news’ for homeowners

Many lenders are increasing rates as market conditions deteriorate

Evening Standard

Mortgage rate hikes ‘unwelcome news’ for homeowners as lenders adjust fixed-rate offerings

The average five-year fixed homeowner mortgage rate on Monday morning was 4.98%, rising from 4.96% on Friday

The Independent UK

Mortgage rates increased as Iran war hits borrowers

Nationwide and HSBC have both announced changes

The Independent UK

UK homeowners dealt fresh blow as mortgage rates set to increase

First-time buyers, home movers, re-mortgagers, and buy-to-let landlords will be affected

The Independent UK

Some mortgage rates set to be raised in coming days as lenders make changes

The cycle of lenders adjusting rates ‘almost invariably results in others following suit’, a mortgage expert said.

Evening Standard

Some mortgage lenders ‘pause rate cut plans’ amid economic uncertainty

Swap rates, which are used by lenders to price mortgages, have been rising sharply, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

UK lenders ‘pause plans to cut mortgage rates’ amid economic uncertainty due to Iran war

Swap rates, used by lenders to price mortgages, have been rising sharply

The Guardian - UK

‘Strong rebound’ for UK housing market with 6% more homes for sale than a year ago

Zoopla says it is on target for highest number of new listings on its site in any February in a decade

Evening Standard

Choice of savings deals at record high but average rates falling, says website

It is vital that savers do not give in to apathy in the fading rate environment, Moneyfacts said.

The Guardian - UK

First-time buyers enjoy biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages in UK since 2008

More than 500 deals now offer 95% loans as banks and building societies loosen their borrowing rules

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The Guardian - UK

Cost of UK pet insurance falls despite higher vet fees and inflation

Competition is driving down prices, albeit slowly, with the median lifetime cover put at £247 for dogs and £180 for cats a year

The Independent UK

‘Slaughter’ of savings rates will sadden hard-pressed households, expert warns

The Bank of England base rate was held on Thursday but Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said 70% of savings providers have already cut rates in 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Getting ready to remortgage? Here’s how to get the best rates

With 1.8m fixed-rate deals due to end this year, now’s the time to dig out the details and look at what’s on offer

The Guardian - UK

UK credit cards: six ways to help you pick the best deals

From understanding jargon such as APRs and 0% transfer offers, to getting perks such as air miles or cashback

International Business Times UK

1.8 Million UK Mortgages Expiring in 2026: Why Homeowners Who Locked in Pandemic Rates Could Pay £5,000+ More This Year

With 1.8 million UK fixed-rate mortgages expiring in 2026, pandemic-era borrowers face payment shock while those on SVRs could save £5,000+ by switching. Here's what it means for your finances.

The Independent UK

Experts predict UK mortgage market ‘boom’ in 2026

Options for first-time buyers are reaching record highs, new data shows

The Independent UK

What interest rates and inflation will mean for your money and mortgage in 2026

Rates were cut by the Bank of England to 3.75 per cent before Christmas - the lowest level in almost three years

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