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Lloyds boss warns Budget's bank tax increase ‘unhelpful’ to economic growth

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The IndependentLloyds boss warns Budget's bank tax increase ‘unhelpful’ to economic growth
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Chancellor John Healey announced banks will have to pay an extra 3 per cent on their corporation tax surcharge from January, bringing the rate to 6 per cent

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