Barclays profits up 12% as UK banks brace for tax increase in budget

October 22, 2026 · 7:06 am 1 sources

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• Barclays profits up 12% as UK banks brace for tax increase in budget
  The Guardian · October 22, 2026 07:06
  Lender gives further £500m to shareholders after reporting £2.3bn in pre-tax profits from July to September Business live – latest updates Barclays is giving a further £500m to shareholders after reporting a jump in quarterly profits, as the lender steels itself for an increase in UK bank taxes at…