Lloyds Share News (LLOY)

Mitie halfway through buyback, raises operating profit guidance

(Alliance News) - Mitie Group PLC on Wednesday said revenue increased by around 11% in its latest half year, and that it completed the first GBP25 million tranche of its GBP50 million share buyback.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: DZ Bank raises BAE Systems to 'buy' from 'hold'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning:

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Aviva takeover talk boosts FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was in the green at midday Friday, boosted by Aviva amid takeover rumours.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 rises but banks struggle on Metro woe

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe ended mixed on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 outperforming despite some pressure on its banking shares, which suffered in a negative read-across amid worries for Metro Bank.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BoA likes Dowlais; JPMorgan cuts Phoenix Group

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning:

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

Some UK banks improving interest rates for savers, says watchdog

LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - More savings accounts are offering higher interest rates as a more competitive market emerges, though regulatory intervention may still be needed to ensure customers are getting fair value, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Friday.

UK banking stocks are undervalued, says Shore Capital

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated its 'buy' ratings on six UK-listed banking stocks, saying the market is currently pricing in a "far worse outlook".

Britain makes access to fee-free cash machine a legal right

LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Nearly everyone in Britain will remain within three miles (4.8 km) of a cash machine that does not charge fees despite the dwindling use of notes and coins, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

UK watchdog kicks off 'politically-exposed persons' review

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Monday it will ask lawmakers to report any problems they have opening or maintaining a bank account ahead of a formal investigation.

Daily Mail in talks with investors over potential bid for Britain's Telegraph

Aug 12 (Reuters) - The Daily Mail and General Trust has registered its interest with British bank Lloyds for a potential bid for The Telegraph, a spokesperson told Reuters on Saturday.

National World sizes up possible bid for Telegraph Media Group

(Alliance News) - National World PLC on Thursday said it is considering making an offer for the Telegraph Media Group, the up for sale operator of the Daily Telegraph newspaper in the UK and Spectator magazine.

FTSE 100 movers: Commodity stocks rise, Hiscox sinks

(Sharecast News) - Mining stocks were up across the board on Wednesday, clawing back losses after a poor showing the previous session as weak economic data from China fuelled concerns over demand.

TOP NEWS: WPP cuts outlook as US tech customers keep lid on spending

(Alliance News) - WPP PLC on Friday cut its yearly guidance, as the advertising company's second-quarter was hurt by weaker spend in its US technology clients.

UK's Hunt asks financial watchdog to urgently review 'debanking' concerns

LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday he had asked the country's financial services watchdog to urgently investigate terminations of bank accounts and suggested that lenders who have broken the law should be fined.