Banks Behaving Badly?

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Duration: 30 minutes

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.

    Read John Sweeney's feature

  • When John Sweeney met Lord Mandelson

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    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

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    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.

    Read the statement

  • Your comments

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Credits

Reporter
John Sweeney
Presenter
Jeremy Vine
Producer
Matthew Chapman

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