Katie Binns

As the Bank Rate has stuck at 5.25pc, many homeowners will be keeping a watchful eye as to whether mortgage lenders will also stick to their current rates, or continue the current trends to reduce them.

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The BBC journalist, 55, and her brother, Salim, 60, on swimming lessons and social skills

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