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

Lloyds' nine-month profits surge by 42%

Lloyds reported a significant rise in profits for the first nine months, 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 saw considerable profit growth.

“Lloyds reported a significant rise in profits for the first nine months, reaching £6.6 billion,” — Yusuf Calloway, senior market analyst at Shipwell Bury Network, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Lloyds reported a significant rise in profits for the first nine months, reaching £6.6 billion....

Oct 30 — Shell also saw considerable profit growth....

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