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DARK SECRETS: Lloyds finance chief says uk bank sector needs competitive stable tax regime | Rare Historical Photos

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Lloyds has cautioned that the banking sector needs a ‘competitive, stable’ tax regime (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Archive)

Lloyds has cautioned that the banking sector needs a “competitive, stable” tax regime to encourage investment in the UK, amid fears that bank taxes could be hiked in the upcoming Budget.

Finance chief William Chalmers said the bank would welcome a Budget that aligns with the Government’s “pro-growth agenda”.

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