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Barclays customers are experiencing a fresh outage, prompting an apology from the bank. Meanwhile, Santander is offering £50 boosts to customers within 30 days, while Nationwide is alerting members about a £50 payment deadline. Additionally, NatWest is providing £150 in free cash under certain conditions.
Barclays has issued a warning regarding a routine review letter sent to customers with specific accounts, following a customer's complaint about their credit limit. Despite having a good credit score and income, the customer expressed frustration over their limit remaining at £200 while paying a monthly fee. Barclays apologized for the confusion, reiterating that credit limit reviews are standard procedure.
Metro Bank's plan to open three new branches in Gateshead, Chester, and Salford contrasts sharply with the impending closure of hundreds of UK bank branches in 2025, driven by a shift towards online banking. Major banks like Santander and NatWest are reducing their physical presence, impacting communities, especially in rural areas where access to digital services is limited. While some banks, like Nationwide, commit to maintaining branches, the overall trend raises concerns about accessibility to essential banking services for vulnerable populations.
Major banks in the UK, including Banco Santander, Lloyds, and NatWest, are accelerating branch closures, with Santander shutting 95 branches and Lloyds planning to close 136 by 2026, impacting hundreds of jobs. This trend has contributed to a net reduction of 1,795 outlets in 2021 and 2022, alongside the closure of 12,804 chain stores in 2024, as retailers face rising costs and profit margin pressures. Sectors like pubs and pharmacies are particularly affected, with Boots and Lloyds Pharmacy also scaling back their high street presence.
Deutsche Bank plans to cut nearly 2,000 jobs and significantly reduce its branch network in 2025 as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures aimed at enhancing efficiency and transitioning to digital banking. The bank has already closed 125 branches and laid off 1,300 employees in 2024, with a target to lower its cost-to-income ratio to below 65% by the end of 2025. Despite these reductions, Deutsche Bank's shares have risen 46.6% over the past six months, outperforming the industry.
Deutsche Bank plans to cut nearly 2,000 jobs and significantly reduce its branch network in 2025 as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures aimed at enhancing efficiency and shifting towards digital banking. The bank has already closed 125 branches and laid off around 1,300 employees in 2024, with a target to lower its cost-to-income ratio to below 65% by the end of 2025. Despite these challenges, Deutsche Bank's shares have risen 46.6% over the past six months, outperforming the industry.
NatWest is set to close six branches next month, continuing a trend of reductions in its physical network due to the rise of online banking, with over 1,400 branches shut since 2015. The bank, which has seen 90% of its 19 million customers primarily using digital services, plans to invest over £20 million in enhancing its remaining branches and services. Other banks, including Santander and Lloyds, are also reducing their branch networks, reflecting a broader industry shift.
Scarborough Group International has acquired the former Younger Building in South Gyle, Edinburgh, from OakNorth Bank. The 89,863-square-foot office, originally built for RBS in the late 1990s, is set for redevelopment to meet the demand for high-quality Grade A office space, with plans to begin transformation this summer. CEO Simon McCabe emphasized the building's prime location and potential to set a new benchmark for modern workspaces in West Edinburgh.
UK banks, including Barclays, Lloyds, and NatWest, are set to gain over £50bn from structural hedging, a strategy that manages interest rate risk through interest rate swaps. This approach, particularly the "caterpillar" hedge, allows banks to stabilize revenues and predict profitability amid fluctuating rates. Analysts highlight the varying strategies among banks, with Lloyds employing a dynamic method, while Barclays and NatWest favor a more mechanical approach, positioning them well for future interest rate changes.
The ongoing wave of bank branch closures has left many communities, particularly the elderly, without access to in-person financial services. Santander's recent announcement of branch closures follows a trend where over 6,000 branches have shut since 2015, driven by a significant rise in digital transactions. Consumer advocates urge faster implementation of banking hubs to mitigate the impact on those unable to bank online.
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