Lloyds to replace senior staff’s union negotiations with ‘people forums’ November 13, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group is to stop recognising the trade union membership of some senior employees by replacing union negotiations with so-called “people forums”.
Motor finance industry in crisis mode after landmark court ruling November 1, 2024 Motor finance providers are scrambling to avoid a full-blown market meltdown after a landmark London court ruling on "secret" car loan commissions sparked chaos across the sector.
Lloyds shares slump as analysts warn of £3.9bn motor finance bill October 28, 2024 Shares in Lloyds Banking Group and Close Brothers fell further on Monday after a landmark London court ruling that could expose motor finance providers to billions in extra compensation.
Lloyds finance chief calls for ‘pro-growth’ Budget amid fears of bank tax raid October 23, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group’s finance chief has suggested tax rises on UK banks could hinder lending and investment as the sector braces for a possible raid in the government’s maiden Budget next week. Speaking after Lloyds’ third quarter results this morning, William Chalmers said banks are already among Britain’s biggest taxpayers and the FTSE 100 group [...]
Lloyds Bank: Lender beats profit estimates as consumers prove resilient October 23, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group has beaten profit estimates as the lender set aside less than expected for souring loans and saw improved consumer confidence.
Rachel Reeves could borrow £80bn over next five years, lenders say October 20, 2024 Rachel Reeves could borrow an extra £80bn to fund the government's ambitious spending plans for infrastructure and green energy, according to lenders.
UK banks to post first results since interest rate cut October 20, 2024 Major UK banks are to reveal whether borrowers are benefiting from lower interest rates as they report third-quarter results over the next two weeks.
UK business confidence stands at nine-year high – but signs of unease emerge October 14, 2024 UK business confidence has hit a nine-year high in 2024, according to a closely-watched survey, although firms' economic optimism dipped ahead of expected tax hikes in the Budget.
Lloyds boss Charlie Nunn says Meta is not doing enough to tackle scams October 13, 2024 The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group has joined calls for technology firms like Meta to do more to clamp down on a surge in scams originating from social media.
Hotel group in £118m lawsuit against Lloyds over alleged mistreatment October 8, 2024 Luxury hotel chain Macdonald Hotels is suing the Scottish subsidiary of Lloyds Bank as it claims it was "seriously wronged' by the bank, resulting in it losing out on millions of pounds
