Director/PDMR Shareholding

Lloyds TSB Group PLC
24 April 2006


NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).

     
(1)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the 
     shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 
     24.
     
(2)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the 
     shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 
     24.

(3)  An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director
     /person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 
     3 and 17 to 24.

(4)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument 
     relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should 
     complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.



Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.


1. Name of the issuer

LLOYDS TSB GROUP plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or

(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or

(iii) both (i) and (ii)
NOTIFICATION RELATES TO (i) AND (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
JOHN ERIC DANIELS

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
SEE SECTION 8

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
SEE SECTION 8

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25p EACH

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
               
Mr. J.E. Daniels:                                        157,792

Lloyds TSB Registrars Corporate Nominee Limited
AESOP1 account (LTSBRCNL AESOP1):                          3,234

Hill Samuel Offshore Trust Company Limited (HSOTC):      108,681

Conditional award of performance shares under the
Lloyds TSB performance share plan:                       368,414


8 State the nature of the transaction

On 20th April, 2006, 28 shares were acquired by LTSBRCNL AESOP1 at 531.13p per
share for Mr. Daniels, under the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan as follows:

          23 "partnership" shares; and

           5 " matching" shares.

The company's registrar, which handles administrative arrangements relating to
the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan, has just notified the company of the relevant
details.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
SEE SECTION 8

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
MINIMAL

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
N/A

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A

13. Price per share or value of transaction
SEE SECTION 8

14. Date and place of transaction
THE TRANSACTION TOOK PLACE ON 20TH APRIL, 2006 IN THE UK AND THE SHARES ARE
LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)

MR. J.E. DANIELS:                                         157,792

LTSBRCNL AESOP1:                                            3,262

HSOTC:                                                    108,681

Conditional award of performance shares under the
Lloyds TSB performance share plan:                        368,414

PERCENTAGE HOLDING IS MINIMAL

16. Date issuer informed of transaction
21ST APRIL, 2006





If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant
-

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
-

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
-

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
-

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
-

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
2,371,087

23. Any additional information
-

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY     020 7356 1043


Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY

Date of notification     24TH APRIL, 2006




NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).

(1)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the 
     shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 
     24.
     
(2)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the 
     shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 
     24.

(3)  An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director
     /person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 
     3 and 17 to 24.

(4)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument 
     relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should 
     complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.



Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.


1. Name of the issuer
LLOYDS TSB GROUP plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or

(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or

(iii) both (i) and (ii)
NOTIFICATION RELATES TO (i) AND (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
MICHAEL EDWARD FAIREY

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
SEE SECTION 8

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
SEE SECTION 8

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25p EACH

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Mr. Fairey:     71,035

Lloyds TSB Registrars Corporate Nominee Limited

AESOP1 account (LTSBRCNL AESOP1):                                   2,521

Lloyds TSB Registrars (ISA) Nominees Limited (LTSBR(I)NL):

- Mr. Fairey (Single company maxi ISA):                             6,376

Hill Samuel Offshore Trust Company Limited (HSOTC):                54,360

Conditional award of performance shares under the
Lloyds TSB performance share plan:                                184,274


8 State the nature of the transaction

On 20th April, 2006, 11 shares were acquired by LTSBRCNL AESOP1 at 531.13p per
share for Mr. Fairey, under the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan as follows:

          6 "partnership" shares; and

          5 " matching" shares.

The company's registrar, which handles administrative arrangements relating to
the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan, has just notified the company of the relevant
details.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
SEE SECTION 8

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
MINIMAL

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
N/A

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A

13. Price per share or value of transaction
SEE SECTION 8

14. Date and place of transaction
THE TRANSACTION TOOK PLACE ON 20TH APRIL, 2006 IN THE UK AND THE SHARES ARE
LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)

Mr. Fairey:                                             71,035

LTSBRCNL AESOP1:                                         2,532

LTSBR(I)NL:

- Mr. Fairey (Single company maxi ISA):                  6,376

HSOTC:                                                  54,360

Conditional award of performance shares under the
Lloyds TSB performance share plan:                     184,274

PERCENTAGE HOLDING IS MINIMAL

16. Date issuer informed of transaction
21ST APRIL, 2006





If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant
-

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
-

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
-

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
-

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
-

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
1,866,264

23. Any additional information
-

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY     020 7356 1043


Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY

Date of notification 24TH APRIL, 2006






NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS


This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).


(1)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the 
     shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 
     24.
     
(2)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the 
     shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 
     24.

(3)  An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director
     /person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 
     3 and 17 to 24.

(4)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument 
     relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should 
     complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.




Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.


1. Name of the issuer
LLOYDS TSB GROUP plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or

(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or

(iii) both (i) and (ii)
NOTIFICATION RELATES TO (i) AND (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
MR ARCHIBALD GERARD KANE

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
SEE SECTION 8

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
SEE SECTION 8

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25p EACH

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them

Mr. A.G. Kane:                                                  108,204

Miss D.M. Muirhead (Mrs. Kane):                                  12,613

Lloyds TSB Registrars Corporate Nominee Limited
AESOP1 account (LTSBRCNL AESOP1):                                 3,234

Lloyds TSB Registrars (ISA) Nominees Limited (LTSBR(I)NL):

     - Mr. Kane: (Single company maxi ISA):                       1,134

Hill Samuel Offshore Trust Company Limited (HSOTC):              42,702

Conditional award of performance shares under the
Lloyds TSB performance share plan:                              144,754

8 State the nature of the transaction
On 20th April, 2006, 28 shares were acquired by LTSBRCNL AESOP1 at 531.13p per
share for Mr. Kane, under the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan as follows:

               23 "partnership" shares; and

                5 "matching" shares.

The company's registrar, which handles administrative arrangements relating to
the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan, has just notified the company of the relevant
details.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
SEE SECTION 8

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
MINIMAL

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
N/A

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction
SEE SECTION 8

14. Date and place of transaction
THE TRANSACTION TOOK PLACE ON 20TH APRIL, 2006 IN THE UK AND THE SHARES ARE
LISTED ON THE LONON STOCK EXCHANGE.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)

    Mr. A.G. Kane:                                         108,204

    Miss D.M. Muirhead (Mrs. Kane):                         12,613

    LTSBRCNL AESOP1:                                         3,262

    LTSBR(I)NL:

    - Mr. Kane: (Single company maxi ISA):                   1,134

    HSOTC:                                                  42,702

    Conditional award of performance shares under the
    Lloyds TSB performance share plan:                     144,754

    PERCENTAGE HOLDING IS MINIMAL


16. Date issuer informed of transaction

21ST APRIL, 2006



If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes


17 Date of grant -

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
-
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option -

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
-

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
-

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
1,587,003

23. Any additional information
-

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY     020 7356 1043

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY
Date of notification     24TH APRIL, 2006




NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).


(1)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the 
     shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 
     24.
     
(2)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the 
     shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 
     24.

(3)  An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director
     /person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 
     3 and 17 to 24.

(4)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument 
     relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should 
     complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.



Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.


1. Name of the issuer
LLOYDS TSB GROUP plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or

(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or

(iii) both (i) and (ii)
NOTIFICATION RELATES TO (i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
CAROL FRANCES SERGEANT

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
SEE SECTION 8

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
SEE SECTION 8

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25p EACH

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them

LLOYDS TSB REGISTRARS CORPORATE NOMINEE LIMITED
AESOP1 ACCOUNT (LTSBRCNL AESOP1):                               1,016

HILL SAMUEL OFFSHORE TRUST
COMPANY LIMITED (HSOTC):                                       23,208

CONDITIONAL AWARD OF PERFORMANCE SHARES
UNDER THE LLOYDS TSB PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN:                   78,670


8 State the nature of the transaction
On 20th April, 2006, 29 shares were acquired by LTSBRCNL AESOP1 at 531.13p per
share for Mrs. Sergeant, under the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan as follows:

               24 "partnership" shares; and

                5 "matching" shares.

The company's registrar, which handles administrative arrangements relating to
the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan, has just notified the company of the relevant
details.


9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
SEE SECTION 8

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
MINIMAL

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
N/A

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A

13. Price per share or value of transaction
SEE SECTION 8

14. Date and place of transaction
THE TRANSACTION TOOK PLACE ON 20TH APRIL, 2006 IN THE UK AND THE SHARES ARE
LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)

LTSBRCNL AESOP1:                                         1,045

HSOTC:                                                  23,208

CONDITIONAL AWARD OF PERFORMANCE SHARES
UNDER THE LLOYDS TSB PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN:            78,670

PERCENTAGE HOLDING IS MINIMAL

16. Date issuer informed of transaction
21ST APRIL, 2006



If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant
-

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
-

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
-

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
-

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
-

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
470,090

23. Any additional information
-

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY     020 7356 1043


Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY

Date of notification 24TH APRIL, 2006




NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).


(1)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the 
     shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 
     24.
     
(2)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the 
     shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 
     24.

(3)  An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director
     /person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 
     3 and 17 to 24.

(4)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument 
     relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should 
     complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.




Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.


1. Name of the issuer
LLOYDS TSB GROUP plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or

(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or

(iii) both (i) and (ii)
NOTIFICATION RELATES TO (i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WISCARSON

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
SEE SECTION 8

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
SEE SECTION 8

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25p EACH

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them

MR. C.M. WISCARSON:                                            38,920

LLOYDS TSB REGISTRARS CORPORATE NOMINEE LIMITED
AESOP1 ACCOUNT (LTSBRCNL AESOP1):                               3,553

HILL SAMUEL OFFSHORE TRUST
COMPANY LIMITED (HSOTC):                                       37,351

CONDITIONAL AWARD OF PERFORMANCE SHARES
UNDER THE LLOYDS TSB PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN:                  126,614

SAVE & PROSPER
PERSONAL EQUITY PLAN
FOR MRS WISCARSON:                                              6,963


8 State the nature of the transaction

On 20th April, 2006, 28 shares were acquired by LTSBRCNL AESOP1 at 531.13p per
share for Mr. Wiscarson, under the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan as follows:

               23 "partnership" shares; and

                5 "matching" shares.

The company's registrar, which handles administrative arrangements relating to
the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan, has just notified the company of the relevant
details.


9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
SEE SECTION 8

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
MINIMAL

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
N/A

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A

13. Price per share or value of transaction
SEE SECTION 8

14. Date and place of transaction
THE TRANSACTION TOOK PLACE ON 20TH APRIL, 2006 IN THE UK AND THE SHARES ARE
LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)

MR. C.M. WISCARSON:                                    38,920

LTSBRCNL AESOP1:                                        3,581

HSOTC:                                                 37,351

CONDITIONAL AWARD OF PERFORMANCE SHARES
UNDER THE LLOYDS TSB PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN:          126,614

SAVE & PROSPER
PERSONAL EQUITY PLAN
FOR MRS WISCARSON:                                      6,963

PERCENTAGE HOLDING IS MINIMAL

16. Date issuer informed of transaction
21ST APRIL, 2006

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant
-

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
-

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
-

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
-

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
-

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
1,007,017

23. Any additional information
-

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY     020 7356 1043

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
MR. A.J. MICHIE SECRETARY
Date of notification 24TH APRIL, 2006




NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).


(1)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the 
     shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 
     24.
     
(2)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the 
     shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 
     24.

(3)  An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director
     /person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 
     3 and 17 to 24.

(4)  An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument 
     relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should 
     complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.




Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.


1. Name of the issuer
LLOYDS TSB GROUP plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or

(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or

(iii) both (i) and (ii)
NOTIFICATION RELATES TO (i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
FRANS HIJKOOP

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
SEE SECTION 8

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
SEE SECTION 8

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25p EACH

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them

LLOYDS TSB REGISTRARS CORPORATE NOMINEE LIMITED
AESOP1 ACCOUNT (LTSBRCNL AESOP1):                    943

HILL SAMUEL OFFSHORE TRUST
COMPANY LIMITED (HSOTC):                          19,205

CONDITIONAL AWARD OF PERFORMANCE SHARES
UNDER THE LLOYDS TSB PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN:      65,100


8 State the nature of the transaction

On 20th April, 2006, 24 shares were acquired by LTSBRCNL AESOP1 at 531.13p per
share for Mr. Hijkoop, under the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan as follows:

               19 "partnership" shares; and

                5 "matching" shares.

The company's registrar, which handles administrative arrangements relating to
the Lloyds TSB Group Shareplan, has just notified the company of the relevant
details.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
SEE SECTION 8

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
MINIMAL

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
N/A

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A

13. Price per share or value of transaction
SEE SECTION 8

14. Date and place of transaction
THE TRANSACTION TOOK PLACE ON 20TH APRIL, 2006 IN THE UK AND THE SHARES ARE
LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)

LTSBRCNL AESOP1:                                         967

HSOTC:                                                19,205

CONDITIONAL AWARD OF PERFORMANCE SHARES
UNDER THE LLOYDS TSB PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN:          65,100

PERCENTAGE HOLDING IS MINIMAL

16. Date issuer informed of transaction
21ST APRIL, 2006



If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant
-

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
-

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
-

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
-

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
-

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
471,728

23. Any additional information
-

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY     020 7356 1043


Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
MR. A.J. MICHIE, SECRETARY

Date of notification 24TH APRIL, 2006





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