Lloyds Banking Group

Automotive manufacturers’ investment plans on track despite ongoing uncertainty EU exit still seen as biggest threat to sector Manufacturers to focus investment in R&D in low carbon or electric vehicle technology Automotive firms determined to pursue new international opportunities LONDON, … Read the full press release →

New technology provides innovative way of interacting with Bank literature LONDON, 27-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Bank has become the first financial services company to undertake a trial with Signly – a British Sign Language (BSL) translation tool. Lloyds Banking Group’s … Read the full press release →

RICS training and assessment programme designed with Lloyds Bank as early adopters Lloyds Bank will be the first organisation to put 120 colleagues through the RICS certification and receive specialist training Trainees will develop understanding of the often complex functions … Read the full press release →

Confidence stabilising from a four year low in September Businesses cite economic uncertainty as the biggest threat for 2017 Export intentions to Middle East and Asia jump Results signal higher inflation and a slowdown in economic growth LONDON, 03-Jan-2017 — … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group has announced that it has helped more than 6,000 UK businesses to start trading overseas so far this year – firmly beating its 2016 target and providing a boost to the Government’s drive … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group today announced plans to continue supporting mortgage borrowers beyond the end date of the government’s Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee scheme on 31st December 2016. A new range of products for borrowers … Read the full press release →

Sector’s confidence reflected in average 5 year investment plans, increasing 17 per cent year on year Average growth over five years of 28 per cent predicted, up from 25 per cent in last year’s survey  Over a third say that … Read the full press release →

Average property prices have reached £366,744 in areas closest to  England’s Top 30 state schools  – 17% above the county average of £313,318 Homes near Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire pay the highest premium of £629,021 (171%) compared to the … Read the full press release →

Almost three quarters of homeowners (74%) believe that they will achieve their long-term family home in no more than two more moves 81% of homeowners believe they will have to wait longer to reach their long-term family home than they … Read the full press release →

Build up to the EU Referendum had a negative impact on businesses, and leaving the EU is cited as biggest potential challenge to sector but wider outlook is positive Almost half of firms said that investment in their business had … Read the full press release →

SUNDERLAND, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Local charities given opportunity to unlock digital potential with half-day workshop Charities throughout Sunderland are being given the chance to boost their digital skills by participating in a Google Digital Garage training session to help them … Read the full press release →

Output growth slows across England but rebounds slightly in Wales London sees business activity decline for first time in over three-and-a-half years England sees slowest rise in employment since early 2013 Survey carried out between 13 June and 28 June … Read the full press release →

Output continues on weak growth path as inflows of new business move closer to stagnation England sees one of slowest rises in activity for three years; growth in Wales at 45-month low Employment increases only marginally as slowdown in hiring … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Halifax Generation Save Report is new annual research providing insight into the attitudes and behaviour of savers, focusing on those aged 18-24. This major report contains data from over 5,000 GB adults as well as … Read the full press release →

EDINBURGH, 12-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — March survey data pointed to a sharper deterioration in business conditions in Scotland’s private sector. Output declined and staffing levels continued to decrease, while the volume of incoming new business fell for the second successive month, … Read the full press release →

Output growth picks up slightly in March despite slower rise in new business Wales records stronger increase in business activity than all English regions Signs of inflationary pressures returning as prices rise at faster rate LONDON, 12-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

Pledge will help 5,000 new exporters in 2016 – and a total of 25,000 by 2020 – supporting the Government’s efforts to help 100,000 businesses export for the first time, as part of its Exporting is GREAT campaign. Commitment is one … Read the full press release →

14-member group announces recommendations following six month consultation FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Industry leadership is critical to rebuild trust in the UK banking sector, a group of senior bankers and stakeholders including Stuart Lewis, Chief Risk Officer, said … Read the full press release →

The Olympics may still be a few months away, but for savvy holidaymakers there’s never been a better time to visit Brazil than now. LONDON, 30-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The ongoing recession in South America’s largest economy has seen the … Read the full press release →

Global economic instability is biggest threat to Britain’s automotive industry Businesses revise down growth forecasts amid international markets volatility Significant drop in number of manufacturing firms expecting to achieve business growth through exports Despite challenges, businesses planning to create thousands … Read the full press release →