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Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits

Senior banking executives expect the government to target bank profits in the October 28 Budget. Reports from the BBC, The Guardian, and The Times indicate Chancellor John Healey is poised to raise taxes on the sector to increase government funds. While Healey has described banks as key to the economy, he has not ruled out tax changes. Market reaction has already seen bank shares drop amid speculation that the surcharge on profits will increase. Kemi Badenoch has sounded an alarm regarding the potential raid, while a union chief has urged the hike to target bumper profits.

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  • ✓ Senior banking executives told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the Budget.
  • ✓ John Healey is the chancellor preparing the Budget for October 28.
  • ✓ Multiple outlets including The Guardian, The Times, and BBC report that Healey is poised to raise taxes on banks.
  • ✓ John Healey has stated that banks are key to the economy but has kept tax options open.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Bank shares dropped following reports that John Healey may hike the surcharge on bank profits.

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  1. Banks anticipate tax raid in John Healey's upcoming Budget

    Senior banking executives expect the government to target bank profits in the October 28 Budget. Reports from the BBC, The Guardian, and The Times indicate Chancellor John Healey is poised to raise taxes on the sector to increase government funds. While Healey has described banks as key to the economy, he has not ruled out tax changes. Market reaction has already seen bank shares drop amid speculation that the surcharge on profits will increase. Kemi Badenoch has sounded an alarm regarding the potential raid, while a union chief has urged the hike to target bumper profits.

    Why it matters

    The UK government is seeking ways to boost its coffers ahead of the official Budget announcement. This potential tax hike targets the financial services sector during a period of high profitability for major banks. The decision reflects a tension between maintaining financial sector stability and meeting government funding needs.

    What is confirmed

    • Senior banking executives told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the Budget.
    • John Healey is the chancellor preparing the Budget for October 28.
    • Multiple outlets including The Guardian, The Times, and BBC report that Healey is poised to raise taxes on banks.
    • John Healey has stated that banks are key to the economy but has kept tax options open.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A union chief has called for a tax hike on the bumper profits of banks.
    • Kemi Badenoch has sounded an alarm on the potential Budget tax raid.

    What to watch next

    • The official Budget announcement on October 28
    • Confirmation of specific surcharge percentage changes for bank profits
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. www.wellsfargo.com — Wells Fargo Bank | Financial Services & Online Banking
    2. www.dailymail.com — UK Home | Daily Mail Online
    3. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk — An 180-year old church has disappeared overnight, and people are angry - Manchester Evening News
    4. BBC — Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
    5. The Guardian — John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
    6. The Times — John Healey set to raise bank taxes to boost government coffers
    7. Reuters — UK's Healey says banks are key to economy but keeps tax options open
    8. Financial Times — Kemi Badenoch sounds ‘alarm’ on potential Budget tax raid on banks
    9. www.bbc.co.uk — Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits - BBC News
    10. www.gbnews.com — Politics news: Labour set for bank tax raid as John Healey scrambles to raise funds ahead of Budget
    11. www.lbc.co.uk — Bank shares drop on reports Chancellor planning Budget tax raid | LBC
    12. www.bankbranchlocator.com — List of All Banks in the United States - Bank Branch Locator
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