Lloyds Earnings Jump, but UK Economic Outlook Worsens Amid Middle East War
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 02:41 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Lloyds has reported a significant jump in earnings, but new economic forecasts suggest the UK's economic outlook is worsening due to the war in the Middle East. The bank warns of 'stagflationary consequences' for the economy.
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