Major banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest have announced a sweeping wave of 162 branch closures across the UK in 2024, accelerating the decline of the British high street. Discover if your local branch is on the list.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
Exclusive: Lloyds Bank launches a limited-time £200 cash incentive for new customers switching to a Club Lloyds, Silver, or Platinum account. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to apply before the offer ends.
A prominent UK supermarket chain has unveiled plans to close a number of its stores, impacting several communities. The move is part of a strategic review to ensure long-term viability in a competitive retail market.
High street bakery titan Greggs has abruptly closed several of its stores, leaving staff and customers reeling. The sudden move, attributed to a 'number of factors', has sparked concern for the future of other locations.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
Aldi confirms all UK stores will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26th. Find out the exact closure times and when your local store will reopen.
Shoppers planning a trip to Aldi this Early May Bank Holiday are urged to take note. The discount supermarket giant has confirmed revised opening times for all its UK stores on Monday, 6th May.
Exclusive: Major UK banks including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC announce a fresh wave of branch closures for Autumn 2025, leaving communities without vital local banking services and raising concerns about financial exclusion.
Major UK banks are accelerating branch closures, shutting down 74 locations across England, Scotland, and Wales in a devastating six-week blow to local communities and the elderly.
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
The Body Shop's administrators have announced the immediate closure of nearly half of its 198 UK stores. Find out if your local branch is on the closure list.
Discount retailer BM confirms strategic closure of multiple UK stores in 2024. Find out which locations are affected and the company's future plans.
Comprehensive guide to the upcoming London Underground strikes in June 2024. Find out which Tube lines are affected, exact dates of disruption, and essential alternative travel options for navigating the capital.
Major retail chains including Boots, M&S and Iceland are shutting multiple stores across Britain this month. See if your local high street is affected.
Major UK beauty retailer falls into administration, triggering immediate closure of 32 stores and devastating 450 job losses across the country in latest high street blow.
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group launches a sweeping operational review, putting 1,600 roles under consultation while simultaneously creating 830 new positions in a strategic shift towards enhanced digital services.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey expresses grave concerns about Donald Trump's potential influence on the US Federal Reserve's independence, warning of significant global economic implications.
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Exclusive: The UK's cash machine network is collapsing at an alarming rate, with over 1,500 free-to-use ATMs vanishing in just six months. LINK, the cash access body, warns this threatens to leave vulnerable communities stranded in an increasingly cashles
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.
Poundland confirms 11 additional UK stores are set to close permanently in 2024, following a strategic review by parent company Pepco. Discover the full list of affected locations and what it means for the high street.
NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.
UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto
A new report reveals the staggering cost of the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme, with taxpayers facing a bill of up to £200 billion, intensifying calls for a windfall tax on banks.
A trusted NatWest manager who brazenly stole £344,000 from his own bank vault in a meticulously planned daytime robbery has been jailed for three years and four months.
Brits face a mammoth 58-day wait for the next Bank Holiday after the late May break. Discover the exact date and how to plan for the long stretch.
A prominent UK supermarket chain is set to close 60 stores and cut hundreds of jobs in a drastic restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and adapting to changing consumer habits.
A would-be robber's attempt to hold up a Halifax branch was comically thwarted after the cashier couldn't read his scribbled demand note. The bungling criminal, Anthony Denning, is now behind bars after the farcical incident in Southport.
Lloyds Banking Group is dramatically reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £300 to just £50 for millions of customers from November, a move experts warn will hit struggling households hardest.