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John Healey Prepares to Tax Banks in Latest Budget

British Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey plans to increase taxes on the banking sector to address the impact of the war on public finances.

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British Finance Minister John Healey is reportedly ready to impose taxes on banks in the country when preparing the budget on October 28. This policy was designed to offset the damage to public finances caused by conflicts in the Middle East.

This plan to withdraw taxes from the banking sector is a step prepared by Healey in his first budget. Currently, the chancellor is in Bangkok to attend an International Monetary Fund meeting.

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John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget

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