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flag UK inflation may hit 3.5% by late 2026, pushing mortgage costs up and worsening financial strain.

flag UK households face worsening financial pressure as inflation forecasts rise to 3% by mid-2026, potentially reaching 3.5% later in the year, driven by escalating global energy prices linked to Middle East tensions. flag The Bank of England kept its base rate at 3.75%, with higher petrol costs and an expected rise in the Ofgem energy price cap from July. flag Mortgage markets are reacting with lenders withdrawing deals and increasing rates due to surging swap rates, leaving over 1.8 million borrowers facing higher payments as fixed-rate deals end. flag Borrowers are rushing to lock in rates amid volatility, causing market instability and raising concerns about falling house prices, especially for first-time buyers. flag While savers benefit from higher interest rates, inflation may still erode the real value of savings, prolonging cost-of-living pressures.

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