Following the increase in the bank base rate to 1.75%, the HMRC repayment interest rate will increase this month to 0.75%. The interest rate charged on late payments is set at base rate plus 2.5%. Repayment interest is set at base rate minus 1%, with a lower limit – or ‘minimum floor’ – of 0.5%. The latest Bank of England rate increase therefore takes the repayment interest rate over the minimum 0.5% for the first time since December 2008.
Government announces new drought support measures for farmers
Defra has announced new measures to support farmers affected by prolonged dry weather and drought across England. The measures include greater flexibility
20 August 2026
