News Roundup March 2025

March 10, 2025

HMRC CUTS LATE PAYMENT INTEREST TO 7%

Following the Bank of England’s base rate cut to 4.5% on 6 February, HMRC will lower its late payment and repayment interest rates from 25 February.

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CHANGES TO INHERITANCE TAX ON PENSIONS FROM 2027

From April 2027, unused pension pots and death benefits will be included in an individual’s estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes.

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BANK OF ENGLAND CUTS INTEREST RATES TO 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut the base rate by 0.25%, bringing it to its lowest since May 2023.

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September Round-Up: Key Business and Economic Updates

September 18, 2025

As we move into autumn, there have been several important developments affecting businesses, from HMRC compliance campaigns to shifts in the UK jobs market and government support for small firms. Here’s our round-up of the main stories you need to know this month.