UK economy continues to bounce back as most sectors return to growth, new survey shows March 18, 2024 "Growth is continuing to spread to more and more parts of the UK economy as conditions improve," Nikesh Sawjani said.
Lloyds to sell £6bn of Scottish Widows bulk annuities to Rothesay March 13, 2024 After the transfer, policyholders included in the sale will begin to receive benefits normally.
Lloyds becomes first high street bank to invest in community lenders after backing £62m fund March 4, 2024 CDFIs are non-profit lenders based in local communities that make personal loans at low interest rates to households and businesses which struggle to access credit elsewhere.
UK economy: Business confidence remains high with firms set to increase headcount February 29, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business surveys have pointed to an upturn at the beginning of the year.
Why Gen Z are quitting their jobs to focus on side hustles February 29, 2024 Members of Gen Z are more likely than other generations to make side hustles a full-time gig, according to new research.
Lloyds could face £3.5bn hit from FCA motor finance probe, analysts warn February 22, 2024 A wide-ranging review of historic motor finance commission arrangements has rocked the UK’s banking sector.
Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays and Natwest post record £44bn profits from global interest rate hikes February 22, 2024 The UK's biggest banks notched their highest combined annual profits ever last year as interest rate hikes around the world gave lenders gaping margins.
Lloyds sets aside £450m for FCA motor finance probe February 22, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group has reported a record annual profit on the back of higher interest rates while setting aside £450m for a Financial Conduct Authority motor finance probe.
Lloyds set for uptick in annual profits as investors look for clues on motor finance probe February 17, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group is set to report an uptick in annual profits next week on the back of higher interest rates, with its cost control, impairments and exposure to an FCA motor finance probe in focus.
Big banks set for bumper annual profits as interest rates peak February 12, 2024 Britain's biggest banks are set to report strong annual profits over the next two weeks despite mounting margin pressure from a likely peak in interest rates.