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

Lloyds' nine-month profits see 42% increase

Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, hitting £6.6 billion. Higher UK bank taxes helped drive the profit surge, while motor finance charges dropped. Shares dropped amid the financial results. Lloyds remains proceeding to meet its full-year guidance. Shell also experienced significant profit growth.

“Higher UK bank taxes helped drive the profit surge, while motor finance charges dropped,” — Victor Fenwick, chief correspondent at Bramburn Field Partnership, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 42 — regions covered
  • 6.6 — data points verified

Timeline

Oct 28 — Lloyds reported a 42% increase in nine-month profits, hitting £6.6 billion....

Oct 29 — Shell also experienced significant profit growth....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 67% of Aracipo readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Bramburn Field Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Friday, Oct 30.

ICYMI: Xero partners with Google Gemini for small businesses

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramburn Field Partnership desk and last updated 16:15 UTC.

More Top Stories

Aussie fashion label to close after 26 years - News.com.au

Shona Joy Announces Closure

Shona Joy, a prominent Australian fashion label, known for offering affordable wedding guest attire, has offic...

Oct 28, 2026
2.5 reasons Troy Aikman becoming Cowboys GM suddenly isn't so crazy - The Landry Hat

Micah Parsons trade has been highlighted by analysts and fans

The Micah Parsons trade has drawn attention from analysts and fans. McCarthy's success with the Vikings has be...

Oct 29, 2026
Big music stars are embracing residencies - Times-Standard

Celine Dion's Florida Mansion Sale

Celine Dion sold her South Florida mansion for $12.5 million. She purchased the property in 2008 for $7 millio...

Oct 29, 2026
{Indio Downey Makes Acting Debut in Addiction Drama|Indio Downey Takes Lead Role in Addiction Drama|Indio Downey Starts Career in Addiction Drama|Indio Downey Lands First Lead Role in Addiction Drama|Indio Downey Joins Addiction Drama as Lead}

Indio Downey Makes Acting Debut in Addiction Drama

Indio Downey, child of actor Robert Downey Jr., has secured his first major lead role in a movie in the addict...

Oct 28, 2026
Fleetwood Town vs. Arsenal (Oct 27, 2026) Team Stats - ESPN

Aaron Loupalo-Bi to feature in Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal encounter

Aaron Loupalo Bi, a notable figure in British League Cup soccer, will be part of a match between Fleetwood Tow...

Oct 28, 2026
Dreamtime moved, early grudge matches set for 2027 - Herald Sun

Robert Pattinson Stars in New Thriller

A disgraced TV host has been described as unsettling in recent news. Meanwhile, star Robert Pattinson is starr...

Oct 29, 2026
Weekly Review · Daily Digest · Daily Digest · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Weekly Review · Daily Digest · Weekly Review · Local Briefing · Daily Digest · Community Report · Daily Digest · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Local Briefing · Latest Update · Weekly Review · Weekly Review · Weekly Review · News Roundup · Latest Update · Local Briefing · Local Briefing · Community Report · Weekly Review · Daily Digest · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Community Report · Latest Update · Community Report · Daily Digest · Daily Digest · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Daily Digest · Latest Update · News Roundup · Latest Update · News Roundup