May 12 (Reuters) - H & T Group PLC HTGR.L :
* H&T GROUP PLC - TRADING UPDATE
* H & T GROUP PLC - DEMAND FOR PLEDGE LENDING REMAINS STRONG
AND
AT RECORD LEVELS
* H & T GROUP PLC - PAWNBROKING PLEDGE BOOK GREW BY END OF
APRIL
TO £78.3M, UP FROM £66.9M AT 31 DECEMBER YEAR END
* H & T GROUP PLC - BOARD HAS TAKEN DECISION TO CEASE ALL
UNSECURED LENDING
* H & T GROUP PLC - GROUP IS IN CONSULTATION WITH IMPACTED
EMPLOYEES, FOR WHOM IT EXPECTS TO BE ABLE TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE
ROLES WITHIN BUSINESS
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