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British banks in crosshairs as pressure mounts on Burnham to tax profits
By Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

Chancellor John Healey considering windfall tax on banks and oil firms

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/02/british-banks-pressure-burnham-tax-profits-john-healey

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Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax
By Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

As lenders’ profits soar, calls grow for a levy to help new PM ease cost of living pressures on households

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/05/bank-windfall-tax-history-andy-burnham-cost-of-living

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Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/19/bank-bosses-meeting-rachel-reeves-impact-iran-war-uk-economy #Economics #Banking #RachelReeves #Business #Hsbc #Barclays #LloydsBankingGroup #NatwestGroup #BancoSantander #UsisraelWarOnIran #UkNews #Mortgages #MortgageRates #InterestRates