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flag Lloyds Banking Group reports a 20% drop in profit to £5.97 billion in 2024, citing higher costs and reserves.

flag Lloyds Banking Group reported a 20% drop in pre-tax profit to £5.97 billion in 2024, down from £7.5 billion the previous year. flag The decrease is due to lower income, higher expenses, and a £1.2 billion reserve for potential compensation costs related to motor finance issues. flag Despite the decline, the bank's mortgage business grew, with underlying loans increasing by £9.4 billion. flag Lloyds plans to maintain its guidance for 2026 and announced a 15% increase in its dividend. flag The bank is also set to buy back £1.7 billion in shares.

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