Interest rates

The Bank of England Base Rate.

Date	Percentage
16th December 2021	0.25%
19th March 2020	0.10%
11th March 2020	0.25%
2nd August 2018	0.75%
2nd November 2017	0.50%
4th August 2016	0.25%
5th March 2009	0.50%
5th February 2009	1.00%
8th January 2009	1.50%
4th December 2008	2.00%
6th November 2008	3.0%
8th October 2008	4.50%
10th April 2008	5.00%
7th February 2008	5.25%
6th December 2007	5.50%
5th July 2007	5.75%
10th May 2007	5.50%
11th January 2007	5.25%
9th November 2006	5.00%
3rd August 2006	4.75%
4th August 2005	4.50%

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09 Jan 2022

Chancellor announces £1 billion fund for businesses

On 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled a £1 billion COVID-19 fund, including cash grants of up to £6,000 per premises for each eligible firm.

09 Jan 2022

Self assessment taxpayers must declare COVID grants on tax returns

HMRC has reminded self assessment taxpayers to declare any COVID-19 grant payments on their 2020/21 tax return.

09 Jan 2022

HMRC waives self assessment penalties for one month to ease COVID-19 pressures

HMRC is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for self assessment taxpayers for one month.

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Chancellor announces £1 billion fund for businesses

Self assessment taxpayers must declare COVID grants on tax returns

HMRC waives self assessment penalties for one month to ease COVID-19 pressures