# Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-24T11:00:31+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/24/banking-lobby-group-accused-cherry-picking-data-healey-tax-rise
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/is-london-really-the-most-taxed-city-banks-accused-of-cherrypicking-da-12d28c/

Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners A banking lobby group has been accused of cherrypicking data and trying to mislead the British government by claiming a tax rise for banks at next week’s budget would leave London less competitive than rival financial hubs. UK Finance, which represents banks including Lloyds, JP

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