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Your savings and loan costs
If you have savings, higher interest rates generally mean you'll earn more on your money. However, if you have a mortgage or other loans, your repayments could go up. The Bank of England's decisions directly impact these costs and returns for people in the UK, so it's worth keeping an eye on their announcements.
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