4 August 2026 at 5:48 pm
Summary
Campaigners are calling for a UK bank tax to fund cost of living support, potentially raising £19bn, after HSBC reported £7.5bn in profits. HSBC's profits rose 60% year-on-year in Q2, driven by wealth management, insurance, and higher interest rates.
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