UK imposes a bank and building society levy

The new UK government has moved with the French and German governments to impose a levy on large banks and building societies.

According to the BBC, British banks and building societies with assets of 20 billion pounds or more will pay a levy of 0.04% starting from 1 January 2011. The levy will increase to to 0.07% in 2012.

 

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