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HSBC profits surge 32%, sparking fresh calls for bank taxes in the budget – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsHSBC’s jump in profits are prompting fresh calls for new bank taxes in the budget.As the Guardian reported earlier this month, Healey has decided to tap the financial sector for additional revenue. One way would be to reverse cuts to the bank surcharge made by former chancellor Jeremy Hunt – which would raise upwards of £2bn a year.“It’s not surprising that HSBC have made such significant …
