Santander to close 95 branches with 750 jobs at risk

Santander is closing 95 branches in the UK, putting 750 jobs at risk due to customers shifting to online banking. The closures will leave the bank with 349 branches, down from 444, with affected areas to be covered by community bankers. Digital transactions have increased by almost two thirds since 2019, leading to the difficult decision to close branches and potentially make 750 staff redundant after consultations with unions.

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