- yesterday
Healey weighs bank tax rise as UK bank shares fall before 28 October Budget
Lloyds and NatWest led falls on the FTSE 100 on 16 October after a Guardian report said the Chancellor is considering reversing a cut to the bank surcharge before his Budget on 28 October.
- Jul 28
Barclays half-year profit rises 17% to £6.1bn, upgrades outlook and boosts bonuses; Asia investment banking push gains traction
Pre-tax profit hit £6.1 billion, beating forecasts, while the bonus pool rose almost 30% to £1.3 billion, prompting calls for higher bank taxes as the lender also raised full-year revenue guidance.
