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.
Discount retailer Poundland is shutting 14 more shops by February, with clearance sales now on. This follows 19 earlier closures as part of a major restructuring. Read the full list of locations.
Discount retailer Poundland announces 68 store closures across December and early 2026, affecting around 1,000 staff. Full list of locations and reasons behind the restructuring revealed.
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.
A serious crash involving an overturned car has closed three lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing severe delays of nearly an hour for morning commuters. Get the latest traffic updates.
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.
Poundland is shutting around 30 branches as part of a major restructuring. See the full list of locations closing in December and January, including Melton Mowbray and Bexhill.
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.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
Major M6 bridge repairs in Cumbria will impose a 30mph speed limit and close Junction 38 at Tebay for three years, sparking local outcry. Learn the details and timeline.
National Highways plans to close M6 Junction 38 near Tebay for up to three years for bridge replacements, imposing 30mph limits. A petition with 1,700+ signatures opposes the closure.
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.
Fast food chain Leon faces potential site closures following an £8 million pre-tax loss. Founder John Vincent outlines a major overhaul to return to its core values and become 'Earth's favourite fast food'.
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.
NatWest is closing six high street branches on December 31, 2025, citing a shift to digital banking. Community pop-ups and mobile services will support affected customers. See the full list.
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.
British pubs warn of soaring bills and closures as a £150 million business rates increase looms. Industry leaders call for urgent government support to save local pubs.
Poundland is closing five more shops across the UK this month, launching 'everything must go' sales. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates here.
Popular baby goods retailer My Baby Ltd has ceased trading, closing all stores in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Find out about refunds and Section 75 claims.
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.
Frustrated Bearwood traders reveal how crime, litter and 24/7 shops are driving customers away. Shop owners consider leaving as area's reputation suffers.
Switch your bank account to Nationwide or NatWest and get a free £175 bonus. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to claim this limited-time cash incentive.
NatWest is contacting customers to review finances following Labour's Autumn Budget, which alters cash ISA limits from April 2027. Plan your tax-free savings now.
Plan your journeys as National Highways announces overnight closures on the M6, M5, and M42 this week for essential maintenance. Check the full schedule here.
NatWest strengthens its Venture Banking team with Andrew Hunter as Managing Director, signalling a major commitment to supporting the UK's most ambitious, venture-backed scaleups.
Poundland begins 40% off closing sale in Worthing ahead of December 6 closure. Discover the latest discount retailer changes and find your nearest store.