Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) overdraft fees ‘fly in face of’ transparency push. Tiered structure difficult to understand and could be banned under the FCA’s new rules
Barclays (BARC) ex-chief: Qataris sought state assurance. John Varley said the government was asked for assurances it would not nationalise bank
Inchcape (INCH) profits hit by slump in diesel vehicle sales. Car dealership makes investments in emerging markets to reduce exposure to UK and Europe
Warm 2018 boosts demand for Rentokil Initial (RTO) services. Pest controller’s share price bolstered by rise in calls to deal with insects and rats
Lex – Barclays (BARC)/Edward Bramson: hot under the collar. Sherborne’s chief needs to come clean on his real exposure to the bank
Activist funds Barclays (BARC) stake with $1.4bn BofA loan. Edward Bramson’s debt-fuelled bet upsets other investors
