Lloyds profits take hit after more money put aside for defaults

Bank says number of customers in arrears at ‘low levels’ despite soaring inflation Lloyds Banking Group has revealed it is struggling to boost profits, amid fears that soaring inflation could lead to a jump in defaults on loans and mortgages. The country’s largest mortgage lender, which is considered a bellwether for the British economy, took a £200m charge between April and June as it put aside more money to protect the bank from potential defaults. That compares with the £374m it released during the same period last year. Continue reading...
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