HMRC to raise late-payment and repayment interest rates
Changes take effect on 16 and 24 November 2026, depending on the payment category, after the Bank of England raises its base rate to 4.00%.
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Westminster updates
Recent parliamentary and government updates, with publication dates, available details and original sources.
Ten countries challenge Hong Kong prosecutions after Joshua Wong’s 10-year sentence
A joint statement accuses the National Security Law of targeting political participation and urges China and Hong Kong to honour treaty commitments.
Read more ↗Shriti Vadera appointed as Chancellor’s external adviser on G20 delivery
The unpaid role covers G20 delivery and international innovative finance issues, running until 31 July 2027.
Read more ↗Employers to be required to disclose pay in job adverts under new plans
Ministers promise legislation on pay disclosure, with enforcement details still to come, as Siemens Mobility announces 10,000 youth work experience opportunities.
Read more ↗Flu and COVID-19 remain low as RSV activity rises in October surveillance
UKHSA urges eligible people to book winter vaccines; norovirus remains within expected levels, but hospital outbreak reporting is unavailable.
Read more ↗UK and Mauritius agree to pursue shared plan on Diego Garcia base
Talks in Antigua also covered Ukraine and access to sustainable finance for small and developing nations.
Read more ↗UK and Switzerland issue joint statement after 2026 Financial Dialogue
HM Treasury and Switzerland’s State Secretariat for International Finance summarise discussions and key outcomes from the 4 November meeting.
Read more ↗Local leaders in England to get powers to tackle nuisance e-bike parking
The government says the measures will tackle nuisance parking and antisocial behaviour and make journeys safer.
Read more ↗Luke Jensen appointed NS&I chair for three-year term
The former interim chair begins a three-year term as NS&I progresses its bereavement claims remediation scheme and transformation programme.
Read more ↗UK and Antigua and Barbuda leaders back Commonwealth role in financial reform
Talks in St John’s also covered closer trading ties to support UK jobs and Caribbean supply chains.
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