UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug 22

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 25 points at 7318.88 on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers. * BHP: Global mining giant BHP Billiton committed to quitting its underperforming U.S. shale oil and gas business on Tuesday, as it posted a surge in annual underlying profit to $6.7 billion. * LLOYDS: Ex-CEO of Lloyds Banking Group Plc is suing the bank in a move that might spark public outrage, The Times reported on Monday. http://bit.ly/2g1MPAx