The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
Summary
Chancellor John Healey is planning to increase taxes on banks in his upcoming UK budget to raise money for public finances affected by the war in the Middle East. The proposed changes may also lead to higher household energy bills and no extension of the Prime Minister’s cost of living support. Separately, there are court reports on comedian Russell Brand facing serious sexual assault charges.Key Facts
- Chancellor John Healey may raise a special tax on bank profits in the October 28 budget.
- The biggest four UK banks made about £15 billion profit in the first half of this year.
- Additional tax revenue from banks could help cover costs caused by the Middle East war.
- Energy bills in the UK are expected to double again next year, with no promise to extend current help.
- Russell Brand faces seven charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
- The UK government plans to extend the BBC licence fee to online platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
- NHS England will change policy on transgender patients’ hospital ward placement, using biological sex instead of gender identity.
- Labour’s plan to give equal importance to speaking skills in schools faces criticism.
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