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The Bank of England Base Rate.

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DatePercentage
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%

The latest news

06 Jul 2021

Furlough scheme starts to wind down

The government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) begins winding down from 1 July.

06 Jul 2021

Apprenticeship cash boost

The government has confirmed that employers of all sizes in England can now apply for £3,000 in extra funding to help them take on new apprentices.

06 Jul 2021

Property tax changes

From 1 July 2021 there are changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) bands for residential property.