68 m. ago All the Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches to close in 2025 and 2026

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed plans to shut an additional 49 branches next year. In total, approximately 289 branches will close by the end of 2026

Politics

36 h. ago Stewartry to be left with just one bank as Bank of Scotland closure confirmed

The Castle Douglas branch will close in January 2026 with Lloyds Banking Group claiming more people are doing their banking online.

Economics

5 d. ago Poundland to shut six shops today as it confirms two more stores to close – full list of 67 being axed

POUNDLAND is set to close six stores today in a blow to shoppers. The popular discount chain will close its branches in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter and Partick for good today. Meanwhile, it has confirmed that a further two stores will be axed. Its shop in Market Harborough will close on October 9, while...

Economics

5 d. ago Hobbycraft to shut store today after launching 70% off closing down sale

The high street retail giant is due to close its branch today, the last of three shops to close their doors in the past week, after it announced a massive 70% closing down sale

Politics

6 d. ago Harrods warns customers details may have been taken in data breach

The Knightsbridge store said names and contact details of online customers were stolen after a third-party system was compromised

Events

8 d. ago Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

Amazon reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission which said the online giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships, and made it difficult to cancel after they did so

Economics

8 d. ago Poundland to close down another Scots branch based in busy shopping centre

The store has been spotted with closing down advertisements in its window.

Economics

8 d. ago Barclays cuts mortgage rates for home buyers with smaller deposits

The high street bank is now offering the only sub-4% deal on the market for someone buying with a 20% deposit.

Economics

8 d. ago The next big financial crisis may be brewing. Warning signs are already there | Larry Elliott

The longer the period between crises, the greater the complacency. That complacency is pushing share prices ever-higherUS job creation has stalled and, despite the curbs on migration, unemployment is rising. Tariffs are pushing up the cost of imports. And Donald Trump is at war with the governor of his own central bank and wants him out.But traders on Wall Street are not bothered by the fact that inflation is above the target or that growth is slowing. Share prices are testing new record levels on an almost daily basis. Jerome Powell, the man Trump wants to be rid of, says stocks are “fairly highly valued”, which is an understatement if ever there was one. By historical standards, stocks are extremely highly valued. There is trouble – perhaps big trouble – ahead.Larry Elliott is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Lloyds Bank to close another 49 branches including some in Wales

The high street lender said it will close the branches across its Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands between January and October next year

Politics

9 d. ago High street bank to close another 49 branches as customers move online

The high street lender said the branches will be shut from January 2026

Economics

9 d. ago Lloyds Bank closures: 49 UK Lloyds, Halifax and Royal Bank of Scotland branches to close in 2026

Millions of customers bank online, but some communities face longer trips to access cash 🏦

Politics

9 d. ago Learner drivers are being conned by crooks offering fake tests and bogus lessons

High street bank TSB saw a 211% jump in total losses to this type of fraud this year with the average loss for victims at £244 after crooks con learner drivers our of cash

Politics

1 week ago A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime

A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so

Politics

1 week ago Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street's record week

Asian shares are trading mostly higher, cheered by a record-setting finish last week on Wall Street

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council receives planning applications for installation of two telecommunications hubs

The applications from BT concern a street hub, which would be located off a footpath close to Coatbridge Main Street and Airdrie's Bank Street.

Politics

2 w. ago NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Santander to close 94 branches across UK

A huge number of bank branches are set to close before 2026

Politics

2 w. ago Asian shares retreat after Intel helped drive Wall Street to more records

Asian shares mostly retreat after a rally of technology stocks led by Nvidia and Intel pushed Wall Street to more records

Politics

2 w. ago Kilmarnock neighbours warn of 'fire risk' at empty bank after King Street fire

GMB Ayrshire have warned of a 'fire risk' building in Kilmarnock town centre just weeks after the devastating King Street blaze.

Events

2 w. ago Britain's home buying process is 'outdated' and failed transactions cost movers £560m every year

Britain's 'outdated' home buying and selling process is costing home movers £560m every year due to failed transactions, a leading high street bank today reveals.

Economics