Profits up billions at both UK's biggest mortgage provider Lloyds and major oil producer Shell - Sky News

Lloyds' profits rise significantly in nine months

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 dropped amid the financial results. Lloyds remains proceeding to meet its full-year guidance. Shell also experienced significant profit growth.

“Higher UK bank taxes helped drive the profit surge, while motor finance charges declined,” — Hugo Halloway, senior market analyst at Walley Bury Staffing, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 42 — data points verified
  • 6.6 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Oct 27 — Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, reaching £6.6 billion....

Oct 28 — Shell also experienced significant profit growth....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Walley Bury Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walley Bury Staffing desk and last updated 16:41 UTC.

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