alistair darling

Nov. 18 -- Former U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling talks about the prospects for a proposed bailout to shore up Ireland's finances and banks.

Britain will not copy President Barack Obama's tax on banks that were bailed out by the taxpayer, Treasury chief Alistair Darling said in an interview published Saturday.

Alistair Darling is considering hitting bankers with a windfall tax on their bonuses, it has been reported. The Chancellor was said to be keen on the idea, which will dismay the City but appeal to taxpayers who are angry at bonus payments expected to reach £6 billion this year.