SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

9 May, 2012


LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc


(Translation of registrant's name into English)

5th Floor

25 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7HN

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X..     Form 40-F.....

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes .....      No ..X..

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule

12g3-2(b): 82- ________

9 May 2012

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC - BLOCK LISTING OF SHARES

Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 910,000,000 ordinary shares of 10p each in Lloyds Banking Group plc ("the Company"), comprising shares for the Lloyds Banking Group Deferred Bonus Plan 2008 (the "Plan"). These shares are being allotted to trade on the London Stock Exchange and to be admitted to the Official List upon allotment pursuant to the Company's obligations under the Plan. Participants in the Plan have or will become entitled to these shares following the vesting of share awards. These shares will rank equally with the existing issued ordinary shares of the Company.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                                                                                                                                LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc

                                                                                                                                                (Registrant)

                                                                                                                                                 By: Kate O'Neill

                                                                                                                                                 Name: Kate O'Neill

Title: Managing Director

Investor Relations

Date:  9 May, 2012