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All eyes are on the UK bond market this morning, and so far, Gilts are stabilizing. The 10-year yield is lower by 4bps, as no clear challenger to the Prime Minister’s throne has emerged. Today is the King’s Speech in Parliament, which opens Parliament and sets out the government’s legislative agenda. Reports suggest that King Charles had to ask number 10 if this was taking place today, after yesterday’s turmoil.

UK bonds attempt a recovery as Starmer remains in place, for now

Shore Capital downgraded Lloyds Banking Group to 'sell' from 'hold' on Monday following a strong run that has left the shares fully valued, but lifted the price target to 91p from 84p.

Shore Capital downgrades Lloyds Banking Group to 'sell' after strong run

Lloyds Bank on Thursday reported a better-than-expected 12% jump in profit driven by higher income which offset £800m set aside to compensate customers who were mis-sold motor finance.

Lloyds Bank FY profits jump 12% to £6.7bn

The UK Treasury's sanctions watchdog fined Lloyds subsidiary Bank of Scotland £160,000 on Monday, for breaching financial sanctions imposed on Russia after it processed payments linked to a UK-designated individual in early 2023.

Sanctions watchdog fines Lloyds subsidiary for breaching Russia rules

Lloyds Banking Group said on Wednesday that it has bought London-based digital wallet provider Curve for an undisclosed sum.

Lloyds buys digital wallet provider Curve

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Lloyds has revealed it will need "material" additional provisions to provide redress to customers in the motor finance mis-selling scandal.

Lloyds expects 'material' extra provisions for motor finance redress

Lloyds Banking Group has said it is "assessing the implications" of an announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority to charge motor finance lenders Â£11bn in compensation for unfair practices.

Lenders to pay £11bn redress in motor finance scandal, FCA rules

Thousands of staff at Lloyds Bank reportedly face the sack under plans to get rid of staff the lender deems to be underperforming.

Lloyds reportedly targeting thousands of staff for the sack

RBC Capital Markets upgraded Lloyds Banking Group on Monday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' after the Supreme Court ruled largely in favour of banks in the car finance case.

RBC Capital upgrades Lloyds to 'outperform' on Supreme Court ruling

Lloyds Banking Group surged on Monday after the Supreme Court ruled largely in favour of banks in the car finance case, as it said it will keep its £1.2bn provision under review but that it was unlikely there would be any material changes.

Lloyds surges after motor finance ruling

Lloyds Banking Group backed its full-year outlook on Thursday and lifted its dividend as it reported a jump in first-half profits.

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UK bonds attempt a recovery as Starmer remains in place, for now

Shore Capital downgrades Lloyds Banking Group to 'sell' after strong run

Lloyds Bank FY profits jump 12% to £6.7bn

Sanctions watchdog fines Lloyds subsidiary for breaching Russia rules

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