Lloyds Banking Group

Banks are failing SMEs, finds competition watchdog

18-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

Banks are failing to provide the service and value that small and medium-sized (SME) businesses such as bars, restaurants and hotels need to thrive, according to a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

'Business as usual' for Admiral Taverns following acquisition by private investment firm

04-Jan-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Admiral Taverns has been acquired from Lloyds Banking Group by an affiliate of private investment firm Cerberus Capital Management with the new owners keen to maintain the positive momentum of the tenanted pub group.

'Hard work' pays off at Macdonald Hotels as 2012 profit rises to £1.9m

03-Jan-2013 By Emma Eversham

Business improved substantially for Macdonald Hotels last year with profit after tax reaching £1.9m for the year ending 29 March 2012, compared to a loss of £5.6m for the previous year.