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Branch Closures

Nationwide to Become UK's Largest High‑Street Branch Network

The mutual’s pledge to keep 696 branches open signals a shift in bank strategy that could slow local branch losses.

Barclays Halts Closures and Plans New Branches as ‘Bank Manager’ Returns

UK Banks Map Out 2026 Branch Closures as Digital Use Surges

Nationwide Targets April 2 Transfer of Virgin Money, With 2026 Payout Decision Due in May

Lloyds and Halifax Set 55 Branch Closures for 2026, Publishing Full Dates and Locations

Halifax to Shut 14 More UK Branches in 2026

Lloyds Standardizes Shorter Branch Hours as UK Banks Press Ahead With October Closures

Co-operative Bank to Cut Hours at 40 Branches From January 2026

Santander UK Cuts Over 2,000 Jobs as Half-Year Profits Dip

Santander Agrees Up to £2.9bn Deal to Buy TSB

Santander to Close 10 UK Branches This Week

UK Banks Close Dozens of Branches in June and July, Roll Out Community Bankers

UK Banks to Close 85 Branches in June as Digital Adoption Grows

Westpac Plans 1,500 Job Cuts in Workforce Overhaul