UK mortgages may be deeply affected by the Eurozone crisis. The government can and should do more to help

Nicola Hughes argues that, amidst economic gloom and uncertainty caused by the Eurozone crisis, the government can do more to help mortgage-holders who are starting to feel the pinch of rising costs. Sensible steps to take include: safety nets for families who get into difficulty; action to stabilise the housing market over the long term; and providing good advice and information for consumers.