Lloyds takes £151m hit from Iran war as it forecasts rise in UK unemployment
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 05:06 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
Lloyds has warned that the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict could cost it £151m amid rising unemployment and inflation. The bank expects a lower GDP growth rate this year.
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