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Hunt plans raid on bank profits to help fill $72b fiscal hole

London | Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is preparing to raid the profits of banks and energy companies in an attempt to fill a £40 billion ($71.8 billion) fiscal hole through a mix of tax rises and public spending cuts.

Mr Hunt’s budget on October 31 is due to include big tax rises, with allies of the chancellor saying they expect him to target the earnings of lenders and oil and gas companies. He has spoken of making “eye-wateringly difficult” decisions.

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