HMRC has launched new VAT road fuel scale charges for petrol and diesel drivers across the UK, effective from today, May 1, 2026.

The new rates will remain in place until April 30, 2027. Thousands of drivers are expected to be impacted by the changes.

Road fuel scale charges are used on a VAT return to account for the private use of fuel in a business vehicle. HMRC updates these rates once a year.

Drivers have three options under the current rules. They can:

1. Recover VAT in full and pay the road fuel scale charge, 
2. Not recover any VAT at all,
3. Track the split between business and personal mileage to recover VAT partially.

Under the new rates, vehicles emitting less than 120g of CO2 per kilometre will carry a VAT-inclusive charge of £657 for a 12-month period. The charges increase in bands of 5g/km, reaching £2,297 for vehicles emitting 225g/km or more.

Drivers can account for the charges on an annual, quarterly or monthly basis.

For vehicles without a CO2 emissions figure due to their age, the CO2 band is determined by engine size. 

• Engines of 1,400cc or less fall under the 140g/km band. 
• Engines above 1,400cc but under 2,000cc fall under 175g/km. 
• Engines above 2,000cc fall under the 225g/km or more category.

Here is the full list of updated VAT road fuel scale charges:

HMRC states that drivers must calculate how much of the accounting period each rate applies to and record it as a percentage accordingly.

Resident Evil is returning to cinemas with a fresh new story and a teaser has now given fans their first look at what is coming next.

Director Zach Cregger has shared that the film will not repeat old storylines from the games.

And instead, it will follow a completely new character trying to survive a dangerous situation in Raccoon City.

Cregger said he was inspired by Resident Evil 2, especially its slow pace and the way players have to manage limited supplies.

The star wants the film to feel tense and real, just like the game experience.

Cregger also talked about a scary moment from Resident Evil Village, saying that it was so intense that he had to stop playing.

However, that level of fear is something he hopes to bring into the movie.

Actor Austin Abrams plays the main role, as his character is described as an ordinary person dealing with extreme events.

The film will still include small details and references for fans, including ideas inspired by Resident Evil 4.

The movie is set to release in cinemas on September 18, building excitement among longtime fans of the series.

Meghan Markle expressed her extreme anger after Prince Harry took a seat back and avoided confrontation despite humiliation.

The Duke of Sussex’s father, King Charles, was in the US for a four-day trip as he was hosted by President Donald Trump, who often targets the Sussexes.

The monarch not only met his son during the visit but also avoided bringing up Harry and Meghan’s issue to Trump, causing distress in the Montecito mansion. 

According to Closer, “In her [Meghan] view, this is exactly the kind of situation where Harry should be standing his ground, not making excuses for his father.”

“Meghan is fuming and saying it sends the wrong message if they let this go unchallenged,” the source said. 

Archie and Lilibet’s mother is taking King’s move very personally, but Harry has been urging her to look at the bigger picture. 

An insider claimed that the Duke believes that “they need to keep their eyes on the prize and not do anything that could jeopardise their long-term goal of rebuilding their relationship with his family.”

“Emotions are running very high, but so far Harry’s managed to keep a lid on everything,” the report stated.