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Lloyds plans £2bn in cuts as AI takes on advice, pricing and mortgage checks
The UK's biggest high street bank will lean on AI and agentic tech to cut costs and grow, while staying vague on how many jobs go.
Affects:WorkTech & AIGovernment
Mixed4 min read · August 1, 2026
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