Ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision on Thursday, two additional mortgage lenders increase their mortgage rates, according to reporting summarized by multiple outlets. The changes are timed to coincide with the central bank’s review of the base rate, which can affect the costs lenders face and the interest rates they offer to borrowers. The articles note that the Bank of England’s decision is expected to influence how banks set and adjust mortgage pricing in the run-up to and after the announcement. The coverage does not indicate whether the lenders raise rates in anticipation of a specific direction for the base rate, but it links the timing of the mortgage changes to the impending central bank decision. Overall, the reports highlight a near-term tightening of mortgage costs for some borrowers as markets and lenders prepare for the outcome of Thursday’s rate review. The next base rate setting is presented as a key factor for subsequent mortgage pricing across the wider lending market.