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Sterling volatility from Churchill note row threatens mortgage rates

Political fury over banknote redesigns could trigger currency instability, pushing borrowing costs higher for property investors.

Sterling volatility from Churchill note row threatens mortgage rates

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Middle East Crisis Triggers Mortgage Rate Surge as Lenders Scramble

Mortgage chaos returns as lenders withdraw deals amid 5% rate surge

Mortgage market faces worst turmoil since Truss mini-Budget chaos

Middle East conflict may delay mortgage rate cuts, Halifax warns

UK Mortgage Rates Surge Past 5% as Middle East Crisis Rocks Market

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Lenders Await Bank of England Signals

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Mar 11, 2026

Mortgage costs surge amid Middle East tensions

Lenders withdraw products and push up rates as geopolitical uncertainty creates biggest market disruption since autumn's mini-Budget chaos.

Mortgage costs surge amid Middle East tensions