Lloyds Bank closes 5 branches this week
Lloyds Bank is closing 71 branches in 2026, with five shutting this week. Critics warn the move impacts elderly and disabled customers. Read more on the shift to digital banking.
Lloyds Bank is closing 71 branches in 2026, with five shutting this week. Critics warn the move impacts elderly and disabled customers. Read more on the shift to digital banking.
McDonald's has scrapped its classic £5 meal deal, replacing it with a £5.59 'Meal Deal Plus'. Angry customers threaten to boycott and switch to KFC over the price hike.
Halifax will close its Bearwood Road branch on March 2 as part of 71 Lloyds Banking Group closures in 2026. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Halifax is closing branches in Deal and Hastings on January 22, citing a surge in online banking. Discover the full details and alternative services available.
Lloyds Bank is closing five high street branches next week as part of a wider plan to shut 71 sites this year. Find out the affected locations and alternative banking options.
JD Sports is closing its Gracechurch Centre store in Sutton Coldfield, citing rent issues, days after River Island's departure. The closures deal a blow to the town centre's retail offering. Read the full story.
Asda urges state pensioners to use its £1 café meal deal before it ends on 28 February. The offer includes a hot meal and unlimited drinks at 212 locations to help with winter costs.
Asda is continuing its £1 Winter Warmer meal deal for customers aged 60+ in all 212 in-store cafes until February's end, offering soup, bread, and hot drinks to combat isolation and rising costs.
Greggs has permanently closed its busy Strand branch near King's College London, part of 56 store closures since 2025. Students lament the loss of a cheap, convenient bite.
Data from Tesco Clubcard Unpacked reveals the West Midlands' go-to lunch trio. Discover the region's surprising top picks and how they compare to the rest of the UK.
Italian chain Prezzo is bringing back its iconic 99p main courses for Blue Monday on January 19 to combat the January blues. Find out how to get the deal.
A 100-year-old bakery faces closure by Morrisons, putting 115 jobs at risk. The Wakefield site survived a 2024 restructure but continues to operate at a loss. Read the full story.
Tesco's annual Clubcard report reveals a shake-up: Red Bull is now the nation's favourite meal deal drink, dethroning Coca-Cola. Discover the UK's top lunchtime picks.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
Nationwide Building Society urges customers of closing banks to switch, vowing to keep its branches open until 2030. Over 6,600 UK branches have closed since 2015.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 Jan 2026 for a crane lift. Key National Express bus routes diverted. Full diversion details here.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 January for a crane lift. National Express West Midlands services 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 52, 74, 101, 126, X8 & X10 diverted. Full diversion details here.
Nationwide Building Society vows to keep all 605 branches, including Virgin Money, open until 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting cash access.
Nationwide reveals cash withdrawals hit a new high of £4.2bn in 2025, but warns the trend is 'exacerbated' by widespread bank branch closures. Discover the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 16 branches across the UK in January 2026, accelerating its move to digital services. See the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Santander's £2.65bn acquisition of TSB could see the familiar bank name disappear, triggering substantial branch closures and job losses. Find out what this means for millions of UK customers.
Nationwide Building Society commits to keeping its entire network of 696 high street branches open until at least 2030, bucking the industry trend of widespread closures.
The A38M Aston Expressway is closed in both directions between Park Circus and Dartmouth Circus. National Highways warns drivers to allow extra time for journeys.
Lloyds Banking Group will shut more high street branches in 2026, citing a major decline in counter transactions. Midlands locations affected. Read the full story.
The Best Ever Brownie Company and Barn Café have shut their last branch for good due to financial pressures and founder health issues. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
Lloyds Bank confirms 16 branch closures across the UK in January 2026, as part of wider cuts. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Halifax announces eight more branch closures in early 2026, part of Lloyds Banking Group's ongoing shift towards digital services. See the full list of affected locations.
A collision has forced the closure of A459 Dudley Street in Sedgley, Dudley, in both directions. Drivers are warned of significant congestion. Avoid the area.
A major Black Country route is shut in both directions following a collision on Dudley Street in Sedgley. Drivers are warned to expect significant delays.