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Cabinet ministers warn Healey against bank tax
Ministers fear the Chancellor’s plans for a windfall raid could flatten growth
Cabinet ministers have raised concerns about higher taxes on banks, warning they would damage business and dampen growth.
John Healey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is considering the policy as the Budget approaches in an attempt to plug a £4.7bn ... [4008 chars]
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