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Lloyds and Shell Report Massive Profit Surges Amid Windfall Tax Calls

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What happened

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Lloyds Banking Group reported that its third-quarter profits nearly doubled, reaching £2.3 billion. Similarly, Shell's third-quarter earnings leaped to £8.12 billion. These high profits were criticized by MPs and campaigners, who warned that the gains were linked to the cost-of-living crisis.

From morningstaronline.co.uk

Why it matters

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The profit surges occurred shortly after the Chancellor provided banks with a lighter corporation tax surcharge than expected. Critics are now calling for levies to redirect these 'super-profits' into household support.

From morningstaronline.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Lloyds Banking GroupReported a near-doubling of third-quarter profits to £2.3 billion.
  • ShellReported third-quarter earnings leaping to £8.12 billion.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Lloyds Banking Group might face political pressure or regulatory scrutiny over its bank super-profits.

  • ShellSpeculative

    Shell could face political pressure or regulatory scrutiny over its high profits from fossil fuels.

  • TotalEnergiesSpeculative

    TotalEnergies may face political pressure or windfall tax calls due to its high profits.

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