Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, reaching £6.6 billion. Higher UK bank taxes helped drive the profit surge, while motor finance charges declined. Shares fell amid the financial results. Lloyds remains on track to meet its full-year guidance. Shell also experienced considerable profit increases.
“Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, reaching £6.6 billion,” — Hugo Halloway, regional editor at Newburn Gate Practice, explained.
By the Numbers
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Timeline
Oct 28 — Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, reaching £6.6 billion....
Oct 29 — Shell also experienced considerable profit increases....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Newburn Gate Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newburn Gate Practice desk and last updated 17:33 UTC.
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