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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Cut public spending rather than raising taxes on banks, IMF warns Healey

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned the UK against increasing taxes on the banking sector, advising that public expenditure should be reduced instead.

Reports suggest Chancellor John Healey is evaluating a tax increase on bank earnings in the upcoming Budget to help address the fiscal pressures facing the Government.

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