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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

Lloyds predicts drop in defaults on loans and mortgages as UK economy improves

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Lloyds says its finances could improve further if Labour’s growth plans succeed. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Fewer borrowers are likely to default on their loans and mortgages, Lloyds has said, as the banking group upped its forecasts for the UK economy.

In fresh estimates released as part of its second-quarter results, Lloyds said it expected the economy to grow 0.8% in 2024 – double the rate of growth it expected back in April, when it predicted a 0.4% rise.

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