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A MAJOR bank is set to close 23 branches this month, as British high streets struggle to survive.
The first round of Santander’s closures is underway, after the bank announced in March of this year that they would be shutting at least 95 sites nationwide.
They cited the reason for the closures as customers moving increasingly online, reducing the need for in-person services.
A statement on its website reads: “We last did a major review of our branches in 2021.
“Since then, many of our customers are choosing to use Mobile, Online and Telephone Banking more, and branches less.”
However, there are concerns about the impact these closures could have on vulnerable people with limited access to online facilities.
Charities like Age UK are campaigning to maintain some in-person banking options, with 4 million older Britons unable to manage their finances online.
Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said: “Physical spaces – whether a bank or building society branch, Banking Hub, or alternative suitable provision – must continue to exist so people can still carry out face-to-face tasks.
“The disappearance of face-to-face banking risks cutting a significant minority of the older population out of an essential service, making it difficult if not impossible for them to manage their money and maintain their independence.”
The only alternative is ‘Banking Hubs’ which have been launched to give customers access to cash and services, regardless of which bank they are with.
In addition to the 95 closures countrywide, Santander will also be making changes to surviving branches.
This includes reduced opening hours, converting some to ‘counter-free’ businesses, and opening work cafes.
These ‘work cafes’ provide free co-working spaces, bookable meeting rooms and banking facilities, available to anyone, even if you aren’t a Santander customer.
The closures are part of a wider financial shift in which banks are prioritising online services.
According to consumer group Which?, more than 6,300 bank and building societies have closed since January 2015.
This averages out to 53 store closures per month.
Other major banks have also made the decision to close a number of branches, with 102 set to close across different banks this month.
This includes major providers like Lloyds, Natwest and Halifax, in addition to Santander’s closures.
Meanwhile Nationwide has promised to keep its nearly 700 branches open until the start of 2028 as they claim more customers are visiting their stores.
Santander is set to close even more stores over the coming months, with the dates of 18 branches still yet to be announced.
Reduced hours will come into effect on June 30, with 36 stores affected.
Here is the full list of June closures:
CORONATION Street viewers have been given a first look at David Platt’s newly revamped house – after the old one was destroyed in a dramatic fire.
The fresh makeover comes after a huge blaze tore through the iconic Weatherfield property, leaving it completely gutted.
Now, the famous cobbles home has undergone a striking transformation – and fans are already buzzing about the bold new look.
The new interiors are also set to pave the way for explosive storylines, as life at No.8 takes a dramatic turn.
Next week on the ITV soap, Corrie crook Lou Michaelis (Farrell Hegarty) is caught red-handed snooping where she shouldn’t – and fans are left wondering if she’s nabbed a wad of cash.
The troublemaker clocks a bulging envelope of money stashed in Shona Platt’s (Julia Goulding) bag during a boozy toast led by Nick Tilsley (Ben Price).
Seizing her moment, Lou slips away into the Platt house – and it’s not long before temptation gets the better of her.
Just as she toys with swiping the stash, Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) bursts in and demands Lou empty her pockets, fearing the worst.
But did Lou actually nick the cash – or is she about to talk her way out of another sticky situation?
Spoiler pictures reveal the new revamped No,8 with new decorative paintings on a painted grey wall.
The new door, stairs and banister are made of wood with clear panels and there is new laminate flooring in the living room and kitchen.
The cosy living room has a new velvet sofa with patterned cushions, beige curtains and a glass square coffee table.
The kitchen has new table tops, blinds and other essentials.
There is a new dining table with brown leather chairs flaunting an art deco style for a modern touch.
It’s a fresh start for the Platts – but will it last?
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A LAST-SECOND equaliser from Kate Sullivan salvaged a draw for Dublin in a cracking TG4 All-Ireland SFC opener with Waterford in Dungarvan.
Despite the absence of top scorer Kellyann Hogan, the Déise led 1-13 to 1-11 with two minutes left.
Hannah Power put in a player-of-the-match performance at midfield, captain Emma Murray was magnificent in defence and attack while Bríd McMaugh kicked four points.
But the home side could not hang on for their first ever senior Championship win over the Dubs as a Hannah Tyrrell free and that buzzer-beater from Sullivan levelled the contest.
And Dublin joint-boss Paul Casey was just glad to salvage a point.
He said: “We’re extremely relieved. One thing we always ask this group is to fight to the end and they did that.”
A bizarre own goal from Sinéad Goldrick saw Waterford enjoy a 1-6 to 0-7 advantage at half-time.
The experienced defender bungled a back-pass to Abby Shiel and the ball ended up in the back of the net.
On the restart, Déise skipper Emma Murray won a turnover at one end and slotted a point at the other.
Tyrrell brought the sides level on 32 minutes at 1-7 apiece when she finished low under home keeper Katelyn Gardner.
Emma Murray added her second point from play before Tyrrell dummied and pointed.
The teams were level six times in the second half. Katie Murray and Lauren McGregor edged the hosts 1-13 to 1-11 ahead with time almost up.
But Dublin did not panic.
Tyrrell converted a late free and while Power won a huge kickout for the hosts, the Sky Blues retrieved possession and Sullivan got her kick away just before the full-time hooter.
Deise chief Tomás Mac An t’Saoir moaned: “I’m disappointed we didn’t see it out.
“We squeaked ahead towards the latter stages. We were two points up, we just didn’t get over the line.
“A couple of decisions didn’t go our way but that’s football.”
WATERFORD: K Gardner; A Murray, R Casey, C Murray; Á O’Neill, K McGrath, L Ní Arta; E Power, H Power; K Murray 0-1, E Murray 0-2, B McMaugh 0-4; L McGregor 0-2, 1f, C Walsh 0-1, C Fennell 0-3f.
Subs: L O’Shea for Fennell 52mins, Á Power for Ní Arta 52, M Dunford for McMaugh 55, C McCarthy for Walsh 55, L Mulcahy for A Murray 60.
DUBLIN: A Shiels; J Tobin, L Caffrey, N Crowley; H McGinnis, M Byrne, S Goldrick 1-1 OG; N Hetherton, É O’Dowd; A Timothy 0-1, A Curran, S McIntyre 0-1; C Rowe 0-1, H Tyrrell 1-5, 4f, K Sullivan 0-4.
Subs: R McDonnell for Timothy h-t, N Owens for Rowe 42, C Darby for Curran 43, C Fox for McIntyre 55.
REFEREE: B Redmond (Wexford).