Government news, all in one place
The euro exchange rate for calculating BPS 2018 payments has been set. The rate, an average of the European Central Bank exchange rates set in September, will be €1 = £0.89281.
BPS payments for England are set in euros and then converted into sterling. The previous years’ exchange rates for BPS were:
BPS 2017: €1 = £0.89470
BPS 2016: €1 = £0.85228
RPA will make full payments on BPS 2018 claims from the beginning of December.
RPA makes all payments directly into bank accounts by BACS transfer.
View Original Source
View the original news story on GOV.UK →Friday, 06 February 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Natural England Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation
Valuation Office Agency Deadline for challenging your business rates valuation
Department of Health and Social Care Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers
Legal Aid Agency Crime news: LGFS fees to increase
Attorney General's Office Sexual predator’s sentence extended after Solicitor General intervenes
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Licence Revoked, Application Refused, Repute Tarnished
Planning Inspectorate Applications now open for local plan inspector roles