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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Healey signals higher taxes on banks in Budget
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UK Chancellor John Healey signaled that banks could face higher taxes in the Budget later this month, pointing to looming “decisions.” Senior banking executives told the BBC they expect banks to be targeted. Bloomberg reported that the tax rise is intended to fund cost-of-living support for voters.
WHO: UK Chancellor John Healey
WHAT: Healey signaled that the government is considering higher taxes on banks in the Budget.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Bloomberg reported that the proposed tax rise is intended to fund cost-of-living support for voters.
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