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Darling moves to shore up HBOS deal

The government yesterday moved to shore up Lloyds TSB�s takeover of HBOS by setting out stringent terms for any alternative capital raising while Barclays sought to mollify shareholders unhappy with its cash call.

The government yesterday moved to shore up Lloyds TSB's takeover of HBOS by setting out stringent terms for any alternative capital raising while Barclays sought to mollify shareholders unhappy with its cash call by giving them limited access to the fundraising.