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UK Bank Shares Dive Over Potential Tax on Sector

Market reacts sharply to proposed levy on bank reserve income

30 August 2025 · 02:45 UTC

Shares in UK banks sank sharply today amid investor concern that a new tax targeting the sector’s interest earnings from Bank of England reserves could be introduced as part of efforts to address public finances.