HSBC chief says ‘UK growth needs strong banks’ after profits swell by 23%

HSBC has rounded off a bumper reporting season for the UK’s high street banks.

McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new leader for US market  AP News

British banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday it would buy back up to $1 billion (€0.86bn) of shares after reporting a sharp rise in first-half profit.

McDonald’s posted a strong profit in its second quarter and named a new chief of U.S. operations as sales in the U.S. continue to be impacted by Americans’ cautious spending

McDonald’s posted a strong profit in its second quarter and named a new chief of U.S. operations as sales in the U.S. continue to be impacted by Americans’ cautious spending

Levy could raise £19bn to help pay for Andy Burnham’s support for those struggling with bills, say campaigners Business live – latest updates Campaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK banks that could raise £19bn towards Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, after HSBC raked in $10.1bn (£7.5bn) worth of

LATAM Airlines Group launches a 5% share buyback worth roughly USD 500 million — the first of its kind by a Latin American carrier — as

HSBC has announced a $1bn share buyback scheme after first-half profits jumped by 23%.

HSBC has rounded off a bumper reporting season for the UK’s high street banks.

HSBC has rounded off a bumper reporting season for the UK’s high street banks.

The TUC says there is a "mountain of evidence" for new PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to announce a windfall tax on banks' booming profits in the autumn Budget

The half-year results followed several major transactions by HSBC as it sought to dispose of some of its businesses in Asia. © ReutersLORRETTA CHENAugust 4, 2026 15:12 JSTHONG KONG -- HSBC on Tuesday reported a 23% jump in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2026, mainly boosted by higher fee-related income at its wea

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has commended Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) for its strong operational and financial performance, describing the company as a key contributor to Ghana’s energy security and industrial growth.