Santander UK to close 95 branches with 750 jobs at risk

Santander UK to close 95 branches with 750 jobs at risk

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 will be left with 349 branches, down from 444 currently.

Alongside 290 full-service branches and five work cafes, the bank will change the format of some branches to include 18 which will be counter-free and 36 with reduced hours.

The branches will be closed in June.

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.

“Closing a branch is always a very difficult decision and we spend

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