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Calls for UK bank tax as HSBC profits soar

Published Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Updated August 4

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  • Call for Windfall Tax Amid Profit Surge — 1 source

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HSBC reported $10.1 billion (£7.5 billion) in profits during the second quarter of the year. This significant profit has led to calls for a new UK bank tax, with campaigners arguing that such a tax could help fund public services and address the cost of living crisis.

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  • HSBC reported $10.1bn (£7.5bn) in profits in the second quarter of the year.

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Call for Windfall Tax Amid Profit Surge
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian highlights the disparity between soaring bank profits, specifically HSBC's $10.1bn second-quarter profit, and the cost of living crisis, advocating for a windfall tax on banks to fund public services and address climate impact.

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