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

Lloyds' profits jump 42% in nine months

Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, reaching £6.6 billion. Higher UK bank taxes helped drive the profit increase, while motor finance charges declined. Shares fell amid the financial results. Lloyds remains proceeding to meet its full-year guidance. Shell also saw considerable profit increases.

“Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, reaching £6.6 billion,” — Chloe Radcliffe, economic affairs editor at Cedarton Combe Advisory, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 42 — regions covered
  • 6.6 — data points verified

Timeline

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

Oct 29 — Shell also saw considerable profit increases....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Cedarton Combe Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarton Combe Advisory desk and last updated 16:44 UTC.

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