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.
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Lloyds Bank Closing 40 UK Branches in 2026
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 confirms 14 more bank branch closures for 2026
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 Confirms Six December Bank Branch Closures
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.
Five Poundland Stores to Close in December
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.
Sinkhole Causes Gridlock in Kings Heath, Birmingham
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
Midlands Motorway Closures: M6, M5, M42 Disruption
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.
16,580 West Midlands children in temporary homes
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
Alison Hammond's plea for homeless families
TV presenter Alison Hammond joins Shelter's winter appeal after meeting a homeless mother living in temporary accommodation for over five years. Discover how you can help.
Poundland Closing 16 Stores Across England
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.
Scope charity shops in Stourbridge and Folkestone to close
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.
Alison Hammond's emotional plea for homeless families
TV's Alison Hammond breaks down hearing a mother's story of 5 years in temporary housing with her son. She joins Shelter's campaign as child homelessness hits a record high.
Poundland Reopens Birmingham Store After Landlord Deal
Poundland's Perry Barr branch in Birmingham has reopened weeks after closure, part of a national u-turn saving several stores. A win for the UK high street.
Starbucks closes 10 UK branches in cost-cutting drive
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.
24 UK Bank Branches Closing in November
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
M&S opens new Doncaster store after 11 closures
M&S unveils a new 20,000 sq ft fashion & beauty extension in Doncaster, marking a major investment following the closure of 11 cafes. Explore the new market-style foodhall.
Poundland confirms 19 store closures by 2026
Poundland announces 19 more store closures by 2026 as part of its restructuring. Find out which locations are closing and when the sales begin.
Derbyshire's £7m landslip fund ends 4-year road closure
A Derbyshire road closed since 2022 due to landslip damage will remain shut for four years before £1.1 million repairs conclude. Discover how £7 million in funding will fix five key routes.
Yolk fast food chain collapses, shuts UK restaurants
The 'fine fast food' chain Yolk has entered administration, closing three London sites and accumulating debts of nearly £1.7 million. Discover the full story behind the collapse.
Poundland saves six stores from closure
Poundland reverses its decision to close six stores after securing new lease agreements. Discover which locations are saved and the challenges facing the retailer.
Over a Third of UK Pubs Risk Closure, Warns BII
The British Institute of Innkeeping warns 35% of pubs could close without immediate government intervention in the Autumn Budget. Urgent tax cuts are needed.
350 UK jobs at risk in car parts factory closures
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Lloyds Bank shuts 17 branches in November
Lloyds Bank is closing 17 branches across the UK this November, citing changing customer habits. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Shoe Zone closes 39 stores after sales fall
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
Nationwide extends branch promise to 2030
Nationwide Building Society has pledged to keep all 696 of its and Virgin Money's branches open until at least 2030, a major boost for UK high streets. Discover how this counters the national trend of bank closures.
Birmingham Flooding: Roads Closed, Buses Diverted
Heavy rain overnight has caused significant flooding in Birmingham, leading to road closures, bus diversions, and motorway delays. Officials urge caution.
Birmingham Floods Cause Two-Hour Rush Hour Jams
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
UK loses 2,000 bank branches in high street crisis
More than 2,200 bank branches have shut across Britain since 2022, with closures hitting 50 per month. Discover how communities are affected and what replacement services are planned.
Birmingham floods cause rush hour chaos after heavy rain
Heavy overnight rain has triggered severe flooding across Birmingham, closing multiple roads and causing major rush hour disruption. Share your flooding photos with us.
23 UK Bank Branches Closing in November
NatWest, Barclays, Santander and Lloyds Bank are closing 23 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind these bank closures.
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