4.2 Announcement re HBOS

Lloyds TSB Group Plc
                  

Lloyds TSB Group plc

Notice in accordance with Rule 4.2 of the City Code

07 October 2008

Pursuant to Rule 4.2 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Lloyds TSB Group
Plc and its subsidiaries hereby give 24 hours notice of its intention to sell
1,725 ordinary shares in HBOS plc. The sale is being made by Lloyds in its
capacity as an executor as part of the administration of a client's estate. The
Panel Executive has informed Lloyds on an ex parte basis that such sale is
permitted and has no Code consequences.