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Mortgage costs might rise

If interest rates go up, the cost of borrowing money increases. This often means higher mortgage payments for those on variable rates, or when you remortgage. It could make your monthly outgoings a bit more expensive, so it's worth keeping an eye on.

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Pound rises for a fourth week as markets expect interest rate hikes

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