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title: Government Announces Increase to Mileage Rates from April 2026
description: HMRC mileage rates rise for the first time in 15 years. From 6 April 2026, the approved rate increases to 55p per mile. Here's what you need to know.
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# Government Announces Increase to Mileage Rates from April 2026
by [admin](https://www.dhdirectpayments.co.uk/direct-payments-blog/author/admin)
May 22, 2026, 11:25:07 AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a 10p increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs), Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR), and self-employed mileage rates for the 2026–27 tax year for cars and vans.
The updated rates will be backdated to 6 April 2026 and mark the first increase in mileage rates for 15 years.
## New Mileage Rates for 2026–27
The revised rates are as follows:
• 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles
• 25p per mile for business mileage over 10,000 miles
These changes are designed to better reflect rising motoring and fuel costs for employees and self-employed individuals using their own vehicles for business travel.
### What This Means for Employers
Employers may wish to review their current mileage reimbursement arrangements and consider whether any adjustments are required for employees already paid since the start of the 2026–27 tax year.
Where mileage has been reimbursed at the previous rates, employers may choose to make additional payments in future [payroll](https://www.dhdirectpayments.co.uk/) runs to align reimbursements with the new approved rates.
### What This Means for Employees
If an employee is reimbursed below the new AMAPs rates, they may still be able to claim tax relief on the difference through Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR).
Employees can follow HMRC guidance on claiming [tax](https://www.davidhoward.co.uk/tax-services) relief for job expenses where eligible.
[For further guidance please check the Gov.uk website](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-travel-mileage-and-fuel-allowances/travel-mileage-and-fuel-rates-and-allowances)
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