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UK Reduces Late Payment and Repayment Interest Rates

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United Kingdom

UK HMRC has updated its guidance on interest rates for late and early payments, reflecting the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate from 4.00% to 3.75% on 18 December 2025. Late payment interest is currently set at the base rate plus 4.0%, and repayment interest is set at the base rate minus 1%, with a lower limit (minimum rate) of 0.5%. With the latest cut in the base rate to 3.75%…