13 h. ago The dates eight NatWest bank branches in Wales will close this year

It is part of a planned 55 closures UK wide

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14 h. ago Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association calls for help to cut pub costs with 378 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales likely to call time this yearBritish pubs will close down at the rate of one a day this year, the industry’s trade body has warned, blaming high business taxes. At the same time, the hospitality sector has called on ministers to tackle “eye-watering” costs.The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), which represents more than 20,000 pubs in the UK, said it expects 378 to close this year in England, Scotland and Wales, at a cost of 5,600 jobs. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago More than one pub a day set to close this year, industry body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland.

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3 d. ago When roads will close in Cardiff as Stereophonics perform in city plus train arrangements

The road closure timings ahead of Stereophonics at the Principality Stadium are available to allow fans to plan their trip to and from the city

Transport

3 d. ago Community hub forced to close down after only two years due to financial strain

The Underhill hub had opened in July 2023 with its all weather picth opening soon after

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5 d. ago Wales captain close to tears as coach refuses to blame Japan defeat on heat

Wales slumped to an 18th Test defeat in a row in the searing heat in Japan

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8 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'close to tears in Parliament' as PM fails to back her

The Chancellor appeared visibily emotional on the Front Bench

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8 d. ago Santander buys rival bank for £2.9bn despite closing 95 UK high street branches this year

Santander UK has reached an agreement to acquire TSB Bank in a £2.9billion deal that will significantly boost the lender's market share, despite shutting several of its own branches

Economics

9 d. ago New financial hub opens in Newton Stewart as town's last bank set to close

Cash Access UK has opened the facility in a temporary home at Vibe75 ahead of Bank of Scotland closing its branch on Thursday.

Economics

1 week ago Use our map to see if your bank is one of 41 branches set to close in July

There are 41 banks scheduled to close in July and the vast majority (38) are branches of Santander - use our map below to see if your local is closing

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2 w. ago Police close off city park and man in critical condition following serious incident

An area of parkland has been cordoned off

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2 w. ago Lloyds wouldn't let me take out £600 cash in branch and insisted I use a machine outside

I went to my local branch in Caerphilly to withdraw £600 in cash at the counter only to be told that due to new rules I had to go to the outside cash machine.

Economics

2 w. ago Cardiff railway station to close until next year for major upgrades

Transport for Wales (TfW) said the upgrade is needed to accommodate the new electric trains

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2 w. ago When roads will close in Cardiff as Oasis and major artists perform in city and train arrangements

Cardiff Council has announced road closures as transportation arrangements which will be in place

Transport

2 w. ago Santander to slash opening hours at 36 bank branches next week

The move comes as part of wider plans already announced by banking giant Santander, which also include the permanent closure 95 branches

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2 w. ago River Island set to close 33 branches with another 71 at risk

The High Street fashion brand is working on a restructuring plan

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3 w. ago Full list of roads to close in Cardiff this weekend for huge sports event

There's an early start for the Cardiff Bay Triathlon which takes place on Sunday, June 22

Transport

3 w. ago Major UK bank closing 23 branches within just days – see full list here

Santander Bank bosses confirmed they are shutting 95 branches and reducing opening times, but promised to provide alternative banking options with 'banking hubs'

Politics

last month NatWest axes 55 bank branches across UK with nine in Wales to close

The banking giant has closed more than 1,455 branches since 2015

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last month NatWest closing 55 more bank branches in major blow for high street

NatWest has announced more bank closures in a major blow for the UK high street - you can see the full list of affected branches below

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