Bankers and unions clash over proposed tax on UK bank profits
Bankers and unions are gearing up for a significant clash over a proposed tax raid on UK banks, advocated by Andy Burnham on October 2. Union leaders argue for taxing bank profits amid rising living costs, while bank executives warn it would harm the economy. The discussion follows increasing bank profitability amidst favorable interest rates.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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