Lloyds Banking Group sees its quarterly profits drop by more than a quarter yorkshirepost.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yorkshirepost.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lloyds reports 28% fall in first quarter profits londonlovesbusiness.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from londonlovesbusiness.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The London index has in recent weeks been lifted by weakening of the pound, particularly against the dollar, as markets anticipate cuts to UK interest rates in the coming months thanks to slowing price rises.
Associated British Foods shares soared on Tuesday as the Primark owner forecast significant growth in profits this year after a jump in first half earnings.