Healey Hails Banks as a 'Jewel in the Crown of the British Economy'

Banks Are Part of ‘Jewel’ in UK Economic Crown, Healey Says

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey declined to rule out raising taxes on banks in this month’s budget, despite praising them as the “jewel” in the UK’s economic crown.

Healey hails banks as a 'jewel in the crown of the British economy'

John Healey today declared that banks as a 'jewel in the crown of the British economy' in a sign he may not hit the industry with higher taxes.

Did John Healey just deliver good news for NatWest and Lloyds shares?

Lloyds and NatWest shares have been volatile in recent weeks as talk about a bank sector tax has unsettled investors. What's the latest?

UK banks part of economic jewel, Healey says amid tax fears

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