basic rate
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Points will now be accrued at a basic rate of one point per £1 spend, but Lidl says there will be lots of opportunities to earn bonus points.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
The basic rate of 20% applies to income between £12,571 and £50,27, while earnings from £50,271 to £125,140 are taxed at the higher rate of 40%.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
The basic rate of income tax has not been raised since the 1970s.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
The basic rate of 20% is paid on annual earnings between £12,571 and £50,270.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
It would also permit the President to raise the basic rate from 20% to 25%.
From The Invisible Government by Smoot, Dan
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