
Interest rates: What will the rise mean for you?
The rise in base rates will produce both winners and losers. The winners will include 45 million savers, who are likely to see higher returns from savings accounts. A number of providers have already announced they will be increasing savings rates in line with the rise. Those planning on buying an annuity to finance their retirement will also benefit. But for at least four million households with variable rate mortgages, monthly payments are set to rise immediately. So how wi