Almost 50 more bank branches to close from January

• Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of a further 49 bank branches across its Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland brands.
• These closures are scheduled to take place between January and October 2026, with all affected employees being offered new positions within the company.
• The decision reflects a continuing shift towards digital banking services, with the group noting that over 21 million customers now use their apps.
• In response to the closures, cash access network Link has recommended the establishment of 11 new banking hubs.
• The group will close 26 Lloyds, 10 Halifax, and 13 Bank of Scotland sites, leaving it with 705 branches in total.

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High street bank to close another 49 branches as customers move online