UK mortgage rates have nudged higher this morning, Moneyfacts reports.

The average 2-year fixed residential mortgage rate today is 5.93%. This is up from 5.91% the previous working day.

The average 5-year fixed residential mortgage rate today is 5.94%. This is up from 5.93% the previous working day.

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