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Last broadcast on Sun, 27 Sep 2009, 20:30 on BBC News Channel (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Billions of taxpayers' money has been handed out to keep the banking system afloat, but what exactly have the banks given customers in return? Panorama sets out a sorry tale of tax avoidance and bonus schemes, set against a backdrop of businesses going bust and first-time buyers struggling to find a mortgage.
Tax inquiry into Lloyds off-shore
A Panorama investigation reveals that Lloyds Banking Group is the subject of a HMRC inquiry into allegations it is encouraging wealthy clients to avoid UK taxes by channelling money through China.
When John Sweeney met Lord Mandelson
When refused a formal interview, Panorama travelled to Nottingham to ask a question or two of Business Secretary Lord Mandelson on government assistance for small businesses with interesting results.
Bank breaks Harry Potter spell
Portsmouth-based businesswoman Rachel Lowe has the licence to make a lucrative 'Harry Potter' version of her board game, but the film's delayed release and her bank going bust has brought her to the brink of ruin.
Q&A: Panorama on Lloyds offshore
The undercover filming broadcast on Panorama: Banks Behaving Badly? highlights concerns with some Lloyds Banking Group procedures. Here Panorama addresses some questions relating to those concerns.
Read Panorama on concerns arising from the undercover filming
Lloyds Banking Group statement
In response to claims made in Panorama: Banks Behaving Badly, Lloyds Banking Group issued the following statement.
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Credits
- Reporter
- John Sweeney
- Presenter
- Jeremy Vine
- Producer
- Matthew Chapman
Broadcasts
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Mon 21 Sep 200920:30
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Thu 24 Sep 200904:30
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Fri 25 Sep 200900:25
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Fri 25 Sep 200901:25
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Sun 27 Sep 200920:30
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