500+ UK bank branches close in 2025
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.
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.
A pocket-sized 40,000mAh power bank, too powerful for airline carry-on, is now 83% off on Amazon at just £34.99. Features triple charging and an LCD display. Grab this deal before stock runs out.
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.
Lloyds Bank has executed a UK banking 'first' by completing a digital Letter of Credit transaction using WaveBL's blockchain platform, slashing processing times for businesses. Discover how this innovation accelerates trade.
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.
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.
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
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.
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.
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.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.
Victoria Beckham shares a poignant Christmas gesture for son Brooklyn amid the ongoing family feud. Discover the touching details and what it means for the Beckham family.
Lloyds Bank cuts minimum income for its First Time Buyer Boost to £40,000, unlocking £1bn in new lending. Self-employed buyers can now borrow up to 5.5x their income.
A Lloyds Bank study reveals 28 million UK adults now use AI for personal finance, saving an average of £399 annually. Discover how AI is transforming money management.
Lloyds Bank and the MTC have trained over 5,000 people in a £15m partnership, tackling the UK's manufacturing skills gap. Discover how this initiative supports SMEs.
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.
Nationwide, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander are paying up to £200 for current account switches. Learn how to secure this legal cash bonus in time for Christmas.
Lloyds Bank's third green retrofit loan of 2025 will upgrade over 11,000 social homes, supporting 2,000 skilled construction jobs. Discover how this initiative boosts energy efficiency.
Business confidence jumped 8 points to 50% in October, Lloyds Bank reports. Key sectors show renewed optimism as the crucial golden quarter begins. Read the full analysis.
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.
Poundland announces the closure of 16 stores in England by the end of 2025 as part of a major restructure. Full list of locations and dates revealed.
Calls grow for a public inquiry after an asylum seeker with a criminal history in Europe murdered a father-of-three in a Lloyds Bank. Read the latest developments.
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
NatWest launches a £120 switching bonus for new Premier account customers. Limited time offer from November 18, 2025 to January 6, 2026. Switch now to claim your reward!
Lloyds Bank customers have reclaimed £2 million via chargebacks this year. The bank urges vigilance against festive scams and explains how to claim under Section 75.
Starbucks is closing 10 coffee shops across the UK as part of a portfolio review. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the closures.