John Healey has reportedly summoned major UK bank chiefs ahead of the autumn Budget as campaigners call for higher bank taxes and industry representatives warn that further increases could damage investment and the UK’s financial competitiveness. The Treasury has not commented, and no policy decision is established in the supplied evidence.
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- Oct 1, 2026, 05:56 PM
Verified facts: Chancellor John Healey has reportedly summoned the chief executives of major UK banks to an in-person meeting next Tuesday, ahead of the autumn Budget. The supplied report says Sky News reported the meeting and that executives from Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, HSBC and NatWest Group were asked to attend, with Santander UK and Nationwide Building Society also invited. The Treasury did not comment, stating that it does not comment on Budget speculation or proposals.