The British government has increased the levy of 3% to 6% on bank profits to finance easing measures in the energy sector. And what is the connection between wars and crises? So here it is: "In the face of global economic turmoil, I am counting on our banks to help give British families some respite," Chancellor John Healy said when he announced the changes. No, the bills will increase, but a little less. Lords care about the people. The updated tax rate will begin in January 2027 and end 15 months later. Well, it will probably end. Britain has already introduced "temporary" taxes, which for some reason have been delayed. But that's another story. The explanation for the change is simple: the banking sector as a whole benefits from the increase in interest rates associated with a sharp increase in oil prices. those. The banks and their shareholders love it all. And war and sanctions and stupid energy transition. And the fact that they have to share a little with the citizens is pennies compared to an increase in income. And today the banking sector is growing. It looked negative with the increase in taxes, but it was expected that the tax increase would rise to 8%. And here is such a gift. For example, HSBC reported a 45.5% rise in net profit to $7.1 billion in the third quarter, while Barclays' net profit after tax rose 13%. Shares in Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays rose more than 3%. Energy today without VPN: max / site.

The British government has increased the levy of 3% to 6% on bank profits to finance easing measures in the energy sector. And what is the connection between wars and crises? So here it is: "In the face of global economic turmoil, I am counting on our banks to help give British families some respite," Chancellor John Healy said when he announced the changes. No, the bills will increase, but a little less. Lords care about the people. The updated tax rate will begin in January 2027 and end 15 months later. Well, it will probably end. Britain has already introduced "temporary" taxes, which for some reason have been delayed. But that's another story. The explanation for the change is simple: the banking sector as a whole benefits from the increase in interest rates associated with a sharp increase in oil prices. those. The banks and their shareholders love it all. And war and sanctions and stupid energy transition. And the fact that they have to share a little with the citizens is pennies compared to an increase in income. And today the banking sector is growing. It looked negative with the increase in taxes, but it was expected that the tax increase would rise to 8%. And here is such a gift. For example, HSBC reported a 45.5% rise in net profit to $7.1 billion in the third quarter, while Barclays' net profit after tax rose 13%. Shares in Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays rose more than 3%. Energy today without VPN: max / site.