The high street lender Santander UK is to close 95 branches as part of a restructuring of its network, putting around 750 jobs at risk. Santander said it would be left with 349 branches, down from 444 currently. Alongside 290 full-service branches and five work cafés, the bank will change the format of some branches to include 18 which will be counter-free and 36 with reduced hours. A Santander UK spokesman said: “As customer behaviour changes, we are ensuring that our branches remain fit for the future. Our new combination … aims to provide the right balance between digital banking and face-to-face money management and guidance.

Source: The Times March 19, 2025 12:46 UTC