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General · 11 hours ago

TUC wants banks taxed £9bn more to cut energy bills

TUC wants banks taxed £9bn more to cut energy bills

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The TUC's lowest option would lift the bank surcharge from 3% back to 8%, raising £9bn over four years. General secretary Paul Nowak says the big four banks make over £1bn a week, and the money should cut household energy bills. UK Finance, which speaks for the banks, warns more tax would hurt investment and jobs.

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