Lloyds Profits Drop 36% in Q3 as Car Finance Costs Rise
Lloyds Banking Group has reported a sharp 36% decline in third-quarter profit, mainly due to rising costs from its car finance division. While the bank’s core operations, including lending and deposits, remain strong, heavy provisions for potential compensation linked to past motor-finance mis-selling have overshadowed the results. Q3 Results at a Glance Lloyds reported a…