Carney Holds U.K. Bankers to Account in Conduct Overhau

Mark Carney and George Osborne are making it personal. Seven years after the U.K. bailed out some of its biggest lenders, the Bank of England governor and chancellor of the Exchequer have turned their focus to the behavior of individuals.

George Osborne questions impact of regulations from Bank of England

George Osborne is calling on the Bank of England to consider the impact on lending to business and households as it toughens the regime to bolster the financial strength of the banking sector.

Business 'relief' over Scotland's rejection of independence

Many businesses have spoken of 'relief' over Scotland's rejection of independence, but said the "No" vote was the start of a period of change.

U.K. Said to Rule Out Pre-Election Lloyds Retail Offering

The British government is unlikely to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LLOY) to individual investors ahead of general elections in May 2015, two people familiar with the matter said.

Britain readies banks for return to private ownership

LONDON: Britain will give its strongest indication yet that it is ready to return part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland to private ownership later this month, political and industry sources said.