Sunak says no extra help with mortgages as fixed rates climb to 6%

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Prime minister says no new support available for households struggling to pay loans

Rishi Sunak has ruled out extra help for homeowners struggling to pay soaring mortgage costs, as the average two-year fixed-rate loan rose above 6%.

The prime minister said the government should “stick to the plan” to halve inflation in its attempts to tackle the cost of living crisis.