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Healey Raises UK Banks Tax, Vows to Keep Finances Stable
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey announced an increase to the bank surcharge tax from 3% to 6% in the first budget of the Labour administration. The measure is part of a broader fiscal plan outlined by Healey. No additional details on implementation timeline or projected revenue were provided in the announcement.
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