THE Bank of England is expected to relieve homeowners by keeping interest rates on hold this week, experts say.
The bank's monetary policy committee is likely to maintain base rates at 3.75 per cent on Thursday, according to economists.
But strong economic growth and few signs of a consumer spending slowdown mean rates will probably rise next month, analysts said.
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