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Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) stays close to 105p after Starmer resigns
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Lloyds share price weakens with Aldermore math raising buyback doubts

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 0.6% to 108.45p by midday Wednesday, trading 5.4% below their 52-week high. Berenberg initiated Lloyds at “hold” with a 117p target, following reports Lloyds may bid for Aldermore, valued at £1.35 billion. Lloyds bought back 5 million shares Tuesday at 109.21p each. The bank’s CET1 ratio stood at 13.4% at March 31, above its 13% target.
June 24, 2026
Barclays Shares Flat; UK Data Could Set Next Move
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Barclays Shares Flat; UK Data Could Set Next Move

Barclays shares closed Friday at 457.65 pence, down 1.35%, erasing gains from earlier in the week and ending nearly flat compared to May 29. About 30.6 million shares traded hands Friday. The FTSE 100 edged up 0.07% to 10,368.05 but slipped for the week. Barclays continued its buyback, cancelling 53.864 million shares since April 29.
June 6, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 23.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 23.05.2026

Rolls-Royce shares have stayed flat for eight months, lagging behind tech stocks such as Nvidia and Alphabet, which gained over 20%. Higher oil prices and reduced airline flights have cut into Rolls-Royce’s engine servicing revenue. The company expects first-half results to meet, but not beat, forecasts. Momentum trading interest has faded after a steep rally from 2023 to 2025.
May 23, 2026
Barclays Shares Move After Buyback and Rule Changes
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Barclays Shares Move After Buyback and Rule Changes

Barclays shares rose 1.14% to 431.10p in early London trading Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100 after the bank bought back 22.5 million shares and the UK announced plans to loosen ring-fencing rules. The government said the changes could unlock up to £80 billion in extra business lending. Barclays reported Q1 pretax profit of £2.81 billion and launched a new £500 million buyback last month.
May 19, 2026
Barclays Shares Edge Down After Buyback Moves
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Barclays Shares Edge Down After Buyback Moves

Barclays shares fell 0.43% to 421.50 pence in late-morning London trading after the bank said it bought back 25.9 million shares last week for cancellation. The FTSE 100 edged higher. Barclays’ stock underperformed the market as investors weighed ongoing buybacks against credit charges and recent weak momentum. The bank’s buyback came after a first-quarter profit rise but below-consensus capital returns.
May 18, 2026
FTSE 100 heads for tough test with key UK inflation data ahead
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FTSE 100 heads for tough test with key UK inflation data ahead

The FTSE 100 dropped 1.71% on Friday to 10,195.37, its steepest one-day fall in over eight weeks, as UK government bond yields surged and sterling hit a five-week low. Political uncertainty and inflation concerns drove the selloff, with ten-year gilt yields jumping more than 17 basis points to 5.166%. Barclays and Lloyds shares fell over 2% intraday. Key UK economic data releases are expected this week.
May 17, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Sinks as Politics, Gilts and Oil Hit London
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Sinks as Politics, Gilts and Oil Hit London

The FTSE 100 fell 1.7% to 10,195.37 on Friday, its steepest drop in over eight weeks, as UK stocks, gilts, and sterling sold off amid political uncertainty and rising inflation fears. The 10-year gilt yield jumped above 5.16%, its biggest daily gain since April 2025. Oil prices surged past $109 a barrel, adding pressure. Hiscox shares rose after a reported takeover approach.
May 15, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group Shares Fall Today: Why UK Political Turmoil Is Hitting Banks
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Lloyds Banking Group Shares Fall Today: Why UK Political Turmoil Is Hitting Banks

Lloyds Banking Group shares dropped over 2% Friday amid a broader UK bank selloff triggered by political turmoil and rising gilt yields. Barclays also fell more than 2%, while the FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% and sterling hit a five-week low. The 10-year gilt yield jumped nearly 12 basis points to 5.11%. Lloyds shareholders had approved all AGM resolutions the day before.
May 15, 2026
Barclays PLC Gets a UK Deregulation Shot, But the Tax Risk Is Hard to Ignore
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Barclays PLC Gets a UK Deregulation Shot, But the Tax Risk Is Hard to Ignore

The UK government has proposed changes to ring-fencing rules for banks with over £35 billion in retail deposits, affecting Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, HSBC, and Santander UK. Barclays shares rose 1.8% Wednesday, but analysts warn a possible increase in the UK banking surcharge to 5% could cut 2027 earnings per share by 1.3% for Barclays. Sterling slipped as political uncertainty grew.
May 14, 2026
HSBC Stock Edges Higher as Rate Bets Help Margins, but Credit Risk Still Caps the Move
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HSBC Stock Edges Higher as Rate Bets Help Margins, but Credit Risk Still Caps the Move

HSBC shares rose about 0.4% to 1,324p in London by late morning, after opening higher and then fading. The move follows last week’s $400 million fraud-linked charge and comes as higher-for-longer rates boost net interest income. Peer banks Barclays, Lloyds, and Standard Chartered also traded higher. Markets are weighing whether HSBC’s recent credit issues are isolated or signal broader risk.
May 13, 2026
Barclays Stock Rebounds as UK Bank-Tax Fears Collide With Strong Q1 Capital Story
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Barclays Stock Rebounds as UK Bank-Tax Fears Collide With Strong Q1 Capital Story

Barclays shares rose 1.3% to 420.45p in London Wednesday after a steep drop Tuesday, tracking steadier UK gilt markets rather than new company news. Political turmoil and high long-term yields kept pressure on banks, with JPMorgan forecasting a rise in the UK bank surcharge to 5%. Barclays posted a 13.5% Q1 return on tangible equity and announced a £500 million buyback.
May 13, 2026
Lloyds Slides as UK Political Risk Turns a Bank Stock Into a Gilt Trade
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Lloyds Slides as UK Political Risk Turns a Bank Stock Into a Gilt Trade

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 4.2% to 94.21p as UK bank stocks dropped amid surging gilt yields and pressure on sterling. The 30-year gilt yield hit 5.81%, the highest since 1998. Investors cited fiscal risk, oil-driven inflation, and speculation over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future. Lloyds’ buyback and capital moves failed to stem the broader selloff in UK banks.
May 12, 2026
Nationwide £100 Payout: Halifax Loses 25,629 Customers as UK Bank Switching Jumps 43%
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Nationwide £100 Payout: Halifax Loses 25,629 Customers as UK Bank Switching Jumps 43%

Nationwide gained a net 64,527 current-account customers in the final quarter of 2025, the largest increase among UK banks, while Halifax lost 25,629, according to Pay.UK data. Total account switches rose 43% year-on-year to 319,529 as households sought better rates and perks. Barclays and Lloyds also reported net gains. Nationwide’s growth followed cash offers and a £100 member payout.
May 6, 2026
Legal & General Just Got FCA Approval To Nudge Pension Savers Out Of Cash
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Legal & General Just Got FCA Approval To Nudge Pension Savers Out Of Cash

Legal & General Group has received FCA approval to deliver targeted support to workplace pension members, starting with those holding retirement pots fully in cash. The FCA launched the regime on April 6, aiming to address gaps in advice for 23 million consumers. L&G reported £114 billion in workplace pension assets under administration, up 21%. The firm bought back 14.5 million shares this week for cancellation.
May 2, 2026
Barclays PLC Shares Slip as £228 Million MFS Hit Clouds Q1 Profit
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Barclays PLC Shares Slip as £228 Million MFS Hit Clouds Q1 Profit

Barclays reported a £228 million charge linked to the collapse of Market Financial Solutions, overshadowing a 3.3% rise in first-quarter pretax profit to £2.81 billion. The bank announced a £500 million share buyback, below analyst expectations, and shares fell nearly 1% by late morning in London. Credit impairment charges rose to £823 million. The FCA is investigating MFS, which entered administration in February.
April 30, 2026
UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces BoE Shock Test After First Weekly Loss in Five
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UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces BoE Shock Test After First Weekly Loss in Five

The FTSE 100 fell 0.8% to 10,379.08 on Friday, marking its first weekly decline in five weeks. Investors reacted to oil above $100, fragile U.S.-Iran talks, and Bank of England warnings on global risk. Major banks, airlines, and pharma stocks dropped ahead of a week packed with earnings and the Bank of England’s rate decision. UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, with services inflation at 4.5%.
April 26, 2026
Barclays Makes Its Move in £9 Billion Car-Finance Fight Before Key Deadline
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Barclays Makes Its Move in £9 Billion Car-Finance Fight Before Key Deadline

Barclays PLC will not challenge the UK’s £9.1 billion motor-finance compensation scheme, joining Lloyds and Santander ahead of a Monday deadline for legal action. The bank increased its redress provision to £325 million as of September 2025 and said it exited the motor-finance market in 2019. The FCA scheme covers car loans from 2007 to 2024 and is expected to pay out £7.5 billion to customers.
April 25, 2026
Barclays PLC Faces Fresh MFS Shock Days Before Q1 Results
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Barclays PLC Faces Fresh MFS Shock Days Before Q1 Results

Barclays alleged in court that missing cash from collapsed lender Market Financial Solutions was “fraudulently circulated” through related firms, as it fought to keep funds in a frozen account tied to Banco Santander. Barclays is owed £495 million from its MFS exposure. The bank reports first-quarter results April 28, with investors watching for credit losses and private-credit risks. Barclays shares fell over 1% Friday amid broader UK bank declines.
April 24, 2026
Barclays PLC Buyback Tops £525 Million as Bank Crosses Halfway Mark
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Barclays PLC Buyback Tops £525 Million as Bank Crosses Halfway Mark

Barclays has repurchased £525 million of stock since February, passing the halfway point of its £1 billion buyback program, filings showed Tuesday. The bank canceled 125.1 million shares and said its share capital now stands at 13.72 billion shares. Barclays will report first-quarter results on April 28. The buyback is part of a broader plan to return over £15 billion to shareholders by 2028.
April 7, 2026
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