Consultation openedThursday 29th January 2026One major outlet so far
Santander UK opens consultation on 291 jobs
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Santander UK announced closure of 44 branches (12% of 349), putting 291 branch-based workers at risk of job loss. Bank said it would begin consulting with unions and offer unspecified alternative roles to affected staff.
“The Spanish-owned lender said the closures were due to a rise in digital banking after a push to get more customers using mobile and online services across the country.”
Context: Santander is preparing for its £2.6bn takeover of rival TSB. The Guardian
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- 29th Jan
The Guardian Major outlet
Santander UK announced closure of 44 branches (12% of 349), putting 291 branch-based workers at risk of job loss. Bank said it would begin consulting with unions and offer unspecified alternative roles to affected staff.
- 29th Jan
uk.finance.yahoo.com Trade press
Santander announced closure of 44 UK bank branches, putting 291 jobs at risk.
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