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