“A modest increase in interest rates could render almost 25 percent of UK households in severe financial stress, according to a report published on Thursday. The Bank of England (BOE) has confirmed that such rate hikes are imminent. High levels of household debt – resulting from consecutive years of easy credit – mean even a moderate rise in interest rates could create profound financial struggle for one in four households in the UK. Despite a five year run of exceptionally low interest rates, many UK mortgage holders have struggled to pay their debts as a result of a troubled jobs market and very low wage growth, according to the RF.”
http://rt.com/uk/175368-debt-crisis-uk-recession/
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