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Green Party Proposes 38% Windfall Tax on Big Banks

8/20/2026

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  • Green Party of England and Wales leader Zack Polanski proposes a 38% windfall tax on big banks' UK profits.
  • The tax would target domestic profits above £800 million per bank.
  • Positive Money estimates the levy could raise £19 billion annually.
  • Revenue would double the Employment Allowance and cut up to £10,500 from SMEs' National Insurance bills.
  • UK Finance warned banks already pay a corporation tax surcharge and a bank levy.