70 m. ago Lloyds Bank: UK firm shifts to online banking strategy, jobs at risk

The bank is transforming its workforce to embrace digital banking 💻

Economics

3 h. ago Trump tariffs creating ‘high uncertainty’, Bank of Japan warns; list of 95 Santander branches to close – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Major bank to shut 95 branches on British high street with 750 jobs at risk after 'difficult decision'

About 750 jobs are at risk of redundancy at a major British bank which has announced another 95 branch closures and sweeping changes across its network.

Events

4 h. ago Santander to shut almost 100 branches in huge high street cull putting 750 jobs at risk

The bank said the decision was made after it has has seen “a rapid movement of customers choosing to do their banking digitally”

Events

4 h. ago Santander confirms 750 jobs at risk of redundancy under new branch closure plans

It is unclear if branches in Scotland will be affected by the planned closures at 95 locations.

Events

4 h. ago Santander to close another 95 branches, putting 750 jobs at risk

The banking giant will close the branches in June, while also cutting hours across 36 sites and switching 18 to become counter-free

Events

5 h. ago Major high street bank to close 95 branches as 750 jobs 'at risk' across UK

The Spanish-owned bank is set to close 95 branches with several more having hours shortened as 750 jobs are said to be on the line in a move being blamed on 'customer behaviour'

Events

5 h. ago Major high street bank to close 95 branches as 750 jobs 'at risk' – and it's your fault

The Spanish-owned bank is set to close 95 branches with several more having hours shortened as 750 jobs are said to be on the line in a move being blamed on 'customer behaviour'

Events

24 h. ago Major high street name closes several stores as only one remains – see full list

Several jobs are set to go as a major brand shuts the vast majority of its kidswear stores, with only one store set to remain when the others close in just a few weeks

Politics

25 h. ago Six major high street brands now refusing to take cash in some of its stores

A number of major firms have gone cashless in some or all of their stores, with pro-cash campaigners calling the move 'completely unacceptable'

Economics

49 h. ago UK high street boost as two major brands to open several stores across country

Despite a tough few years for the UK highstreet, and huge increasing costs coming in April, Screwfix and Waitrose seem to be feeling positive and are opening brand new stores across the country

Politics

4 d. ago Keir Starmer to hold major Downing Street press conference today after crunch Ukraine talks

The press conference will follow a video call with as many as 25 potential members of the "coalition of the willing", nations that could take part in any peacekeeping operation in Ukraine

Politics

4 d. ago As many as 30,000 jobs at risk of being cut under Labour's plans to overhaul the NHS, eclipsing 10,000 to be axed with NHS England

The figure is far higher than the 10,000 roles set to be axed by abolishing NHS England.

Events

4 d. ago Major high street fashion chain 'on verge of collapse' with 23 stores set to close

Select Fashion is reportedly on the verge of collapse as it has announced further closures set to take place - here is the full list of branches shutting up shop for the final time this weekend

Politics

5 d. ago UK high street bloodbath as Pets at Home, Asda and Schuh to cut thousands of jobs

An already tough year for the UK's high street has seen several brands disappear entirely, and now three major names are making huge cuts to stave off increased costs

Society

5 d. ago UK high street bloodbath as Pets at Home, Asda and Schuh to cut hundreds of jobs

An already tough year for the UK's high street has seen several brands disappear entirely, and now three major names are making huge cuts to stave off increased costs

Society

5 d. ago UK high street bloodbath as hundreds of Asda, Schuh and Pets at Home jobs at risk

An already tough year for the UK's high street has seen several brands disappear entirely, and now three major names are making huge cuts to stave off increased costs

Events

5 d. ago What jobs are most at risk from AI? What new research and chatbot have to say about the future of work

Tech pros give reasons to be optimistic about the future

Events

5 d. ago Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives

Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, according to the UK automotive industry, whose leaders called on the government to act fast and “revisit the mandate” for zero emission vehicles (ZEV).The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said its research showed growth in consumer demand for EVs was lower than expected, with only one in eight new buyers planning to switch in the next three years, putting jobs at risk. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Mike Hawes, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, warned of the danger of ‘de-industrialisation’.

Events