UK GDP has increased for the first time in three months.

Swap rates have been rising in recent weeks and concerns about persistent inflation is a key driver.

30-year gilts yields are at their highest level since 1998.

Despite the monthly fall, mortgage approvals remain above their 12-month averages.

A Bank of England working paper published today has stated that brokers encouraging households to choose short fixed-term mortgages, transferring risk from base rate changes from...

The move was widely expected following this week's higher-than-expected wage growth data and inflation figures.

Inflation has increased for the second month in a row.

Rent and mortgage spending grew 8.2% year-on-year in November, as more homeowners rolled off fixed rate mortgages onto higher interest rates.

5% of all mortgages will see payments increase by more than £500 per month.

Mortgage approvals are now at their highest level since the mini-budget in 2022.