Barclays PPI claims bill hits £2bn

The bill for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) at Barclays has soared to £2 billion as claims against the banking giant continue to pile up.

The embattled lender unveiled a further £700 million hit following provisions of £1 billion in 2011 and £300 million in the first quarter of 2012.
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