Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest branches closing in 2026
Lloyds Bank is set to close 95 branches across the UK, including several by January 2026, reducing its total to 610 branches as part of its adaptation to changing customer banking preferences.
Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders
Bank executives' salaries have surged significantly, reflecting substantial profits at Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest amidst a growing disparity between executive compensation and worker pay.
Paul Thwaite seals largest payout for NatWest CEO since disgraced Fred Goodwin in 2006
Paul Thwaite has received the largest pay package for a NatWest CEO since Fred Goodwin, amounting to £6.6 million for 2025.
NatWest to buy wealth manager Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn
NatWest has announced its acquisition of UK wealth manager Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion, marking its largest acquisition since the 2008 financial crisis.
NatWest set to clinch £2.5bn takeover of wealth manager Evelyn
NatWest Group is nearing a £2.5 billion acquisition of wealth management firm Evelyn Partners, marking its largest corporate takeover since its bailout in 2008.
Bank closures 2026 mapped including Lloyds, NatWest, Santander, and Halifax
Over 100 bank branches are scheduled to close in 2026, with 73 closure dates already set this year for major banks including Lloyds, NatWest, and Santander.
Natwest issues urgent change alert to anyone with a savings account 'within weeks'
Natwest is notifying its savings account holders of impending interest rate cuts that will take effect on January 19.
Save £780 this year with NatWest's step-by-step savings challenge
NatWest is promoting a simple savings challenge that encourages households to save progressively each month, potentially accumulating £780 by the end of the year for unexpected expenses.