Santander closures mapped: High street bank to shut 44 locations across the UK

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"Santander has announced that it is shutting 44 of its UK bank branches as part of a move to shift customers towards its digital services. Around 291 jobs have been put at risk as a result of the decision. It comes less than a year after the business announced the closure of 95 branches last March, in a round of cuts which hit 750 workers."

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism, investigations, documentaries, and to keep reporting accessible without paywalls, funded by those who can afford it. Santander plans to shut 44 UK bank branches to accelerate a shift toward digital services, placing around 291 jobs at risk. The move follows a prior round of closures that removed 95 branches and affected 750 workers. Santander reports that 96 percent of transactions now occur via digital channels and intends to replace some branch presence with community bankers, Santander Local stores, reduced-hour branches, and other formats.

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