Lloyds and Halifax to close 44 UK bank branches in 2026
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 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.
Major UK supermarkets are updating their loyalty programmes this December with festive bonuses, double points, and daily rewards. Discover how to maximise your Christmas shop.
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.
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
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 boxer Ben Whittaker's Wednesbury home was burgled while he fought in Birmingham. His IBF belt was stolen. Police are investigating and a reward is offered.
Sainsbury's loyalty scheme integrates with Deliveroo, letting 24 million Nectar members earn points on grocery orders. A strategic move for savvy Christmas shoppers.
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.
Olympic boxer Ben Whittaker returns from victorious Matchroom debut to discover his Wednesbury home burgled and IBF belt stolen. The fighter offers a reward for information.
A reformed car thief reveals the surprising signs that make your vehicle a target for crime. Learn his top tips to protect your car from theft today.
Jhon Duran's Aston Villa reunion is in doubt as UEFA investigates his red card for headbutting. The striker faces an extended ban for violent conduct. Will he miss the Villa clash?
Asda rewards Christmas Savings Card users with up to £15 in surprise payments. Discover how the scheme works and how to get your bonus for 2026.
An opportunistic thief targeted a mother while she breastfed her baby at Gatwick Airport. John Brooks, 52, was fined after admitting theft and criminal damage.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
Amazon's Black Friday deal cuts the price of the viral 'You Can't Say UMM' card game to £14.99. Perfect for 4-10 players, this hilarious game is the ideal addition to your Christmas family gatherings. Grab the deal now!
Sainsbury's is rewarding Christmas Club Card users with a 5% cash bonus, up to £25, added by the end of November. Save now to get your reward!
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.
Jake Tinsley, 21, has been sentenced to four years and six months for stealing 24 high-value vehicles worth £240,000 across the Black Country. Discover how police caught the prolific offender.
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.
A personal finance expert warns UK credit card holders that a simple direct debit timing error could lead to massive interest rate increases. Learn how to protect yourself.
Diogo Bettencourt found guilty of murdering Anthony Sharma in Erdington before fraudulently using his bank card. Read the full shocking details of this callous crime.
Former Warwickshire bowler Recordo Gordon, 34, faces charges of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon after police stop in Erdington. Read the full details.
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!
West Midlands Police arrested a man in his 30s after discovering Class A drugs and a machete during a stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Sutton Road. Read the full update.
Three raiders broke into an Erdington home, threatened the occupants, and stole gold and valuables before fleeing in a stolen car. Police are investigating.
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.
A driver was arrested after a cloned Lexus crashed following a dramatic police pursuit in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. The vehicle was linked to a series of vehicle thefts. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
West Midlands Police arrested a 52-year-old man on Slade Road, Erdington, on suspicion of burglary. Officers seized a television, power tools, and electrical items during Operation Skybridge.