Base Rate Change

Lloyds TSB Group PLC
04 August 2005


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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC DECREASES BASE RATE

Lloyds TSB Bank plc will decrease its Base Rate from 4.75 per cent to 4.50 per
cent for balances as at the close of business on 4 August 2005 until further
notice.


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Further information:
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