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Mortgages: Government Assistance

Commons · Question 2701 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help support households facing increased mortgage costs.

Answer

Answered by Rachel Blake, 22 May 2026

The Government recognises the pressure facing mortgage borrowers across the UK. On 26 March 2026, the Chancellor met with the six largest mortgage lenders alongside UK Finance, to discuss the outlook for mortgage rates following the latest global developm...