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...