Barclays’ bonanza profits show that banks can easily afford to pay more tax. “Big banks like Barclays are raking it in while working people and local businesses are struggling. “It’s time to increase the bank surcharge and tax banks to bring down energy bills.” Just like energy companies, big banks continue to rake it in while millions of people struggle to pay their rents, mortgages and bills. Here’s an idea: tax big banks to end food banks.”