Lloyds bosses face calls to quit

Bosses of Lloyds Banking Group were facing calls to quit today as the stock market prepared to give its verdict on the latest multi-billion pound bailout by the British taxpayer.

Chairman Victor Blank and chief executive Eric Daniels are under pressure from shareholders angered by the rescue deal, which will see the UK government’s stake upped from 43% to a controlling interest of at least 65%.