Economics
UK Households Can Withstand Rates of Up To 5%, BOE Says
- Levels of debt distress won’t reach 2008 peak under forecasts
- Analysis suggests BOE can raise rates to tackle inflation
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UK mortgage borrowers will avoid debt distress unless interest rates rise to 5% or higher, according to the Bank of England.