What does this mean for local communities? HSBC announced this month that it would shut 69 branches, adding onto the 82 it closed in 2021.īarclays also closed two outlets in Daventry and Towcester in February, following the closure of 63 branches last year. The number of bank and building society branches in the UK fell by about 34 per cent between 20. This announcement follows an industry trend of shutting branches down in the face of digital demand, something that was accelerated by the pandemic. “The banking sector needs to answer some serious questions about its corporate social responsibilities and the Government cannot stand back and allow the relentless closure of banks to continue until no more local banking services remain.” Unite is clear that simply leaving an ATM in place of a vibrant bank branch is wholly insufficient.
“When a bank branch closes the heart of the local community is ripped out and the results are devastating. “The 124 employees who work tirelessly in their communities are dedicated to serving the banking needs of the most vulnerable who depend on their skilled services. Caren Evans, national officer for the Unite union, said: “Lloyds Banking Group must not be allowed to abandon 60 more local communities where bank branches play an essential role. The move to close even more branches by Lloyds has met with criticism. Shrewsbury Mount Pleasant, closure date:.
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Find a full list of branches and their date of closure below. The closures will be spread across its brands, with 24 Lloyds Bank, 19 Bank of Scotland and 17 Halifax branches set to close.Ī range of cities and towns will be affected including Liverpool, Aberdeen and Margate. “Our branch network is an important way for us to support our customers, but we need to adapt to the significant growth in customers choosing to do most of their everyday banking online.” Which branches are closing?
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