财政大臣约翰·希利计划下周将银行附加税从3%提高到8%，以修复公共财政，potentially generating £2.2bn annually. Banks currently pay the levy on profits above £100mn, with the increase estimated to impact Barclays, Lloyds, and NatWest significantly. The move reverses Rishi Sunak's 2021 cut, though banks contributed £11bn in bank taxes last year.
Industry experts note banks can lower bills via deferred tax assets worth billions. A Tax Policy Associates study ranks UK tax rates slightly below Spain, Germany, and France, though UK Finance modeling suggests higher rates. International comparisons show the UK trailing Ireland, Singapore, and the US.
Jamie Dimon leverages new Canary Wharf lobbying against the tax.
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