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2nd March 2010 - Lloyds Banking Group announces organisational changes
The Lloyds Banking Group has announced organisational changes today that will reduce the number of roles available in the Bank by a further 260 (net – 400 gross) by the end of 2010 ... Read more »

1st March 2010 - Proposed New Ts and Cs Rejected - What Happens Next?
Accord's Principal Executive Committee (PEC) met on Friday 26th February to receive a presentation from the independent scrutineers, ERS on the consultative ballot that closed on 10th February ... Read more »

11th February 2010 - Accord Ballot - Last Chance To Vote
The Terms & Conditions Ballot is CLOSED Read more »

10th February 2010 - Accord Ballot - Last Chance To Vote
Firstly, a big thank you to all of you who have responded to the email and text message chasers sent earlier this week – you really have made a difference! ... Read more »

9th February 2010 - Ballot Update - Time is Running Out
Members have only got until 5pm tomorrow, Wednesday 10th February, to register their views on the proposed
new terms and conditions. ... Read more »

8th February 2010 –Your Future : Your Choice
Ballot Update
It’s really disappointing to report a really low turnout so far of Accord members who have voted on the terms and conditions proposals, despite the fact that we’ve extended the ballot closure date to Wednesday 10th February ... Read more »

4th February 2010 – Accord Ballot Extended
We’re extending the ballot deadline to 5pm, Wednesday 10th February. 
Read on to find out why we think this is necessary... Read more »

3rd February 2010 – Unhappy With Your Appraisal Rating?
If you don't think your end of year appraisal rating is fair, you can appeal.
We can help you through the process. Click here to download a copy of Accord's guide for members ... Read more »

1st February 2010 – Ballot Update – Pay Information Now Available
This morning, the Bank finally published the proposed pay ranges and the pay offer for 2010 as part of the ongoing consultation on new terms and conditions of employment. Click here for further information ... Read more »

29th January - Ballot Update - Where's The Pay Matrix & Scales?
We've been advised by the Bank that they will not be issuing the pay matrix and ranges now until Monday 1st February ... Read more »

25th January - The Terms & Conditions Ballot is Open - Vote Now
It's really important that every member takes part in the important ballot on terms and conditions of employment. Every member eligible to vote has been sent a letter to their home address with details of how to vote ... Read more »

21st January - Lloyds Banking Group - More Jobs to go in Retail and Wholesale
Retail Division It has been announced today that the Secured Collections and Recoveries site at Southampton Town Quay is not a key strategic workplace for the Mortgage business due to its location ... Read more »

8th January - Your Future, Your Choice: Terms & Conditions Integration
Update 8th January 2010 - Accord’s Principal Executive Council (PEC) has approved the arrangements for the ballot on the terms and conditions proposals. ... Read more »

1st January - Happy New Year
I'm starting this message with a 'Happy New Year' in the hope that 2010 can't be much worse than 200, After all, a new year is the time to look forward with hope and expectation that things will be better... Read more »

News 2009

21st December - The Terms & Conditions Ballot 2010
Further our update on December 3rd, we are now providing a short update for members before the Christmas break. Since the Bank published its proposals to integrate terms and conditions of employment ... Read more »

3rd December - Your Future, Your Choice: Terms & Conditions Integration
The Bank published its proposals to integrate terms and conditions of employment for HBOS and Lloyds TSB staff today.A commentary on the key points from the Bank's proposals is available here ... Read more »

1st December - Terms & Conditions Integration
The Lloyds Banking Group announced today that it plans to inform all staff of the proposals to integrate terms and conditions of employment between HBOS and Lloyds TSB staff on Thursday, 3rd December ... Read more »

23rd November - 800+ Lloyds job losses "a body-blow for Aylesbury"
It has been announced today that: Equitable Life plans to end its contract for the provision of administration services with the Lloyds Banking Group. HCL Technologies (HCL) will be appointed as their new third party administrator ... Read more »

13th November - 2010 Job Loss Programme
On Tuesday, November 10th the Lloyds Banking Group announced that 5,000 job losses are planned in Group Operations, Insurance Division and the Mortgage Operations business in 2010.. Read more »

5th November - Bank announces capital raising plans and divestment strategy
On November 3rd the Lloyds Banking Group announced that it plans to raise new capital and to sell some operations to meet the requirements of the European Commission...
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2nd November - Accord comment on speculation about the Lloyds Banking Group
In the light of continued press speculation about the possible sale of parts of the Lloyds Banking Group and the comments of the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday (Sunday, November 1st) Accord's General Secretary, Ged Nichols, said in a statement to members today:...
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26th October - Sale of Employee Equity Solutions
The Lloyds Banking Group has announced today that it plans to sell its Employee Equity Solutions business (EES) to the global market-leader Computershare for £40 million. This will lead to the transfer of over 400 employees based in Halifax (approx. 200 employees) ...
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22nd October - The Bigger Picture - UKFI invites Accord to further talks
 The continuing press speculation about the Lloyds Banking Group possibly launching a rights issue to raise capital, the lack of clarity about the Bank’s entry into the Government Asset Protection Scheme ...
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17th October - Union reaction to Halifax Estate Agency Sale
 Lloyds Banking Group’s (LBG) today announced that it plans to sell the Halifax Estate Agency business to LSL Property Services, leading to the closure of 121 banking counters, the transfer of 1,051 employees and the potential redundancy of a further 460.
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28th September - Banking Bail Outs II & Other News
Accord sponsored a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton on Sunday, 27th September..
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28th September 2009 - Bank Bailouts – Who have they benefited?
This was the provocative headline of an Accord sponsored fringe event at the LibDem conference in Bournemouth on Monday, 21st September.
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22nd September 2009 - Accord uses to TUC Congress to speak up for Lloyds Banking Group employees
Accord used the national spotlight of the TUC Congress to speak up on behalf of Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) employees last week.
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9th September 2009 - More restructuring announced
 Staff in Lloyds Banking Group’s HR Function have learned today of the outcomes of the “Phase 1” selection process and the new structure charts have been published. Read more »

28th Aug 2009 - Press speculation is unhelpful and distressing for members says Accord
Accord's General Secretary has commented on the speculation in today's press and on the broadcast media about potential job losses in the Halifax branch network. Read more »

25th Aug 2009 - Over 200 jobs to go in review of General Insurance
Members in the General Insurance business, part of the Insurance Division, have been briefed on changes that will lead to some 206 roles being cut. Following the bringing together of the two heritage businesses, the Bank is now seeking to remove duplication in support areas.  The details of the changes are as follows: Read more »

16th July 2009 - Accord calls upon the Lloyds Banking Group to stop the "unsustainable pace of redundancies"
Accord representatives and members should now be aware that the Lloyds Banking Group announced a further 1200 job losses today. This briefing sets out: * Accord’s reaction * More details of the changes * How Accord deals with job loss announcements in the Lloyds Banking Group Read more »

9th July 2009 - Accord comment on Lloyds Banking Group announcements 09/7/09
There have been some further restructuring announcements made by the Lloyds Banking Group this week. Read more »

30th June 2009 - Accord comment on Lloyds Banking Group announcements 30th June
The Lloyds Banking Group today announced changes in its Group Operations and Wholesale Divisions. The changes amount to the largest single set of announcements in one day with over 2,100 roles expected to be impacted over next three years. . Read more »

23rd June 2009 - Accord comment on Lloyds Banking Group announcements 23/6/09
The Lloyds Banking Group today announced changes in its Wealth & International Division and the Union is contacting the impacted members in the Division to offer support. . Read more »

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