Latest News UK Treasury minister defends bank tax hike after ‘gherkin’ criticism 1 week ago Financial News Speaking to CNBC’s Ian King, U.K. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby says the 15-month bank tax increase announced in the budget will help ease pressure on households amid global volatility. Post navigation Previous 2026 Out100: Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels honoredNext Inflation is ‘not going away any time soon,’ economist warns #shorts