数百亿利息或征税！英国银行股遭遇“黑色星期五”

Group 1 - A think tank has called for a new tax on UK banks, leading to significant declines in bank stocks amid concerns that the government may target the banking sector for increased taxation to boost fiscal revenue [1][2] - The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) suggests that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, should tax the billions in interest paid by the Bank of England on reserves held by banks, which amounts to approximately £22 billion (around $29.7 billion) annually [1] - The IPPR argues that taxing this interest income would provide more fiscal space for Reeves to meet her financial rules, especially as the economic outlook remains weak and borrowing costs rise [1][2] Group 2 - Analysts note that there has been increasing pressure within the Labour Party to tax banks, contrasting with the Chancellor's previous protective stance towards the banking sector [2] - The UK Treasury spokesperson emphasized that enhancing public finances could be achieved through economic growth rather than solely through tax adjustments [2] - Various tax options are being considered, including new taxes on property sales, increased landlord taxes, freezing personal income tax thresholds, and adjusting pension tax relief policies [2] Group 3 - The Bank of England's Governor, Andrew Bailey, defended the importance of the current reserve interest system for transmitting official rates to the economy, amidst criticisms regarding its costs [3] - The UK banking sector paid nearly £45 billion in taxes last year, and industry representatives warn that imposing new taxes could undermine the UK's international competitiveness and contradict government efforts to support the financial services sector [3] - Calls to reassess the reserve interest system have persisted for years, with former Deputy Governor Paul Tucker suggesting a review of the system in 2022 [3]