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It it the first news I have heard that A and L are not directly involved as I thought they were part of the RBOS group.
Not sure how this will effect A and L claims but I would hope it may be of some use.
I phoned the court today about my personal claim and was advised the A and L have until the 5/08/2007 to comply with the direction hearing by submitting the defence or else a final hearing date would be issued, so it would appear business as usual.....
The seven banks joining the High Court case are HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays, HBOS, Lloyds TSB , Abbey and Clydesdale (, plus building society Nationwide.
Alliance & Leicester, Britain's seventh biggest bank, is not part of the case but its outgoing chief executive Richard Pym said the current uncertain legal situation was "difficult for customers and difficult for us to deal with".
A&L said in its first-half results on Friday it had made a provision against anticipated refunds but it wasn't "material".
Other banks may clarify the scale of refunds on bank charges for the first time next week. Analysts have estimated refunds may have topped 200 million pounds in the first half.
Does anyone know if this will prevent A and L putting in a Stay as they are not directly involved?
Reuters Update
, Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays, HBOS, Lloyds
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