Shares opened lower this morning, down 0.6 per cent at 203.6p per share.
Mortgage lending grew by £7.0bn, as a rush to complete house purchases before the end of the stamp duty holiday at the end of June pushed mortgage borrowing to new highs.
“These results have been driven by good operating performances across the Group, underpinned by a robust loan book and a strong capital position,” CEO Alison Rose said.
“While we see the potential for a more rapid recovery, we will continue to take an appropriate and conservative approach as the government schemes wind down and the economy reopens.”