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 profits for the first nine months, hitting £6.6 billion. Higher UK bank taxes helped drive the profit surge, while motor finance charges dropped. Shares dropped amid the financial results. Lloyds remains proceeding to meet its full-year guidance. Shell also saw considerable profit growth.

“Shares dropped amid the financial results,” — Amara Sterling, research director at Blackstone Ton Financial, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 42 — updates logged
  • 6.6 — regions covered

Timeline

Oct 27 — Lloyds reported a 42% increase in profits for the first nine months, hitting £6.6 billion....

Oct 28 — Shell also saw considerable profit growth....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 25. The Blackstone Ton Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackstone Ton Financial desk and last updated 16:35 UTC.

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