Lloyds Bank closes 17 branches in November
Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.
Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.
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Nationwide pledges to keep 696 branches open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of widespread UK bank closures. Discover how this impacts customers and communities.
Time is running out to claim a free £200 from Lloyds Bank by switching your account. The offer ends on December 17. Find out how to secure the cash.
A suspected car thief was tasered and arrested following a police pursuit through Walsall in the early hours of Saturday, December 6. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
UK households can secure £275 in free payments by switching to or banking with Nationwide. Experts reveal it's one of the easiest ways to make extra cash legally before Christmas.
Sainsbury's Bank is closing all accounts by December's end, moving 1.8 million customers to NatWest. Find out what this means for your savings, loans, and digital banking access.
Aldi urges UK shoppers to donate key items like tinned food and toiletries at in-store collection points this winter, as food bank demand is set to surge by 30%.
NatWest is finalising its acquisition of Sainsbury's Bank, moving 1.8 million customers by December. Find out what account holders need to do next.
Racing Club's star chaser Wendigo clinched a thrilling Grade 2 victory at Newbury, creating an unforgettable day for his microshare owners. Discover how to get involved in racehorse ownership from just £15.
More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.
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Allica Bank's new digital account offers UK businesses high interest on idle cash and cashback, potentially earning firms £10,000. Discover how to boost your bottom line effortlessly.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
Thomas Williams, 35, was sentenced for a Sur-Ron e-bike crash during a police pursuit. The father-of-one, with 19 prior convictions, launched an angry tirade in Liverpool Crown Court. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
The Bank of England plans to ease capital requirements for the UK's seven largest banks, the first such move since 2008, aiming to boost lending and economic growth. Read the full details.
Sainsbury's Bank is closing all remaining customer accounts on Monday, completing its transfer to NatWest. Find out what this means for your banking.
Santander, Lloyds and Halifax customers face branch closures as over a dozen locations shut in November. Discover the impact on local communities and access to cash.
Shea McCallion, 19, pleaded guilty after aiming a fire extinguisher at a police car during a dangerous chase on the A38. Read the full story of the Birmingham incident.
Martin Lewis reveals how to claim up to £400 in free cash by switching banks this November. Discover seven banks offering incentives and how to maximise your earnings.
Chase Bank UK informs customers of increased FSCS protection from £85,000 to £120,000 starting December 2025. Find out what this means for your savings security.
Labour MP Josh Newbury bravely shares his sexual assault experience from a decade ago during International Men's Day debate, calling for an end to victim stigma.
Dramatic CCTV shows the moment a police chase ended in a double collision on Hamstead Road, Great Barr. No injuries were reported in the incident. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of three suspects after stolen bank cards were used at a Dudley petrol station. The cards were taken from a car on Grosvenor Road. Contact police with info.
Experts warn new DWP powers could see Universal Credit, ESA and Pension Credit recipients wrongly flagged for bank account checks. Learn how verification failures may impact you.
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