Things we're reading today include …
Protesters and Osborne agree over bank taxes - The Independent
Banks' profits soar as interest rates rise - The Independent
RBS sell-off could start by the end of the year - The Independent
Why short selling is good for capital markets - Financial Times
Bank safety measures will force lending to be cut, says BBA - The Telegraph
Lloyds and RBS: Rebuilding the public's banks - The Telegraph
Uncut protesters target Barclays bank - The Telegraph