Sunak says no extra help with mortgages as fixed rates climb to 6%
by Alex Lawson and Richard Partington from on (#6C9BH)
Prime minister says no new support available for households struggling to pay loans
Rishi Sunak has ruled out extra help for UK homeowners struggling to pay soaring mortgage costs, as the average two-year fixed-rate loan rose above 6%.
The prime minister said the government should stick to the plan" to halve inflation in its attempts to tackle the cost of living crisis, despite growing pressure on the Conservatives as households across the country face a surge in borrowing costs.
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