Lloyds Bank is trading at £106.38, up 4.14%, amid reports the UK bank surcharge will rise to 6%, rather than the feared 8%, and that the increase will be temporary. - Reuters reported the tax announcement; market coverage said UK bank shares rallied as the increase looked less severe than feared. - The move reflects a sector-wide catalyst, not a company-specific announcement. - Lloyds Bank’s third-quarter results are scheduled for October 29.