Lloyds Banking Group

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 →

Business activity rises in all regions except the North East Employment increases at a faster pace, led by strong job creation in East of England Marginal rise in average charges for goods and services amid weak cost inflation and falling … Read the full press release →

EDINBURGH, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Private sector activity in Scotland declined for the first time in six months during September, albeit at a slow pace. The contraction was broad-based, as both the service and manufacturing sectors registered decreases in output. … Read the full press release →

Business activity growth eases to slowest rate since 2013 in England and Wales Job creation continues at solid pace, led by London Inflationary pressures remain low as input and output prices rise only slightly LONDON, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release →

Building skills for London LONDON, 23-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of Lloyds Banking Group’s commitment to helping Britain prosper, António Horta-Osório, Chief Executive of Lloyds Banking Group, will today (23 September) announce that it is launching a new construction … Read the full press release →

Fund established to help farmers concerned about a potential delay to crucial 2015 EU payments, normally received in December each year Support will be offered to the Group’s farming customers in the event of Basic Payment Scheme payments being paid … Read the full press release →

Attitudes towards the current financial situation fall as perceptions about people’s personal financial situation and Britain’s employment situation both drop However, July saw falls in year on year essential spending, with a continuing decline in water bills Ahead of the … Read the full press release →

Almost nine in ten SMEs say ‘future growth relies on millennials’ Millennials will turn down job if culture isn’t right, even if money is good Businesses are investing 15 per cent of annual turnover to recruit millennials They need mentoring … Read the full press release →

Firms remain hopeful of growing sales, orders and profits Exports to Europe and globe expected to rise in next six months More firms expecting to increase their investment spending Survey findings suggest that underlying economic activity will remain strong in … Read the full press release →

 Bank explores use of NFC technology to authenticate devices during mobile banking registration process In addition, the Bank has launched an alternative process to verify certain requests set up on a desktop PC, using the Lloyds Bank app LONDON, 6-7-2015 … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Bank announces the launch of the London Expat Service, a tailored service designed for people moving to the UK. With an increased number of high net worth expats coming to the UK to work … Read the full press release →