Santander to close a fifth of UK branches

Spanish lender will shut 95 of its 444 branches as it explores strategic options for British business

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Santander says 750 jobs at risk as it pursues UK branch closures

The British unit of Spanish lender Santander on Wednesday said 750 of its staff were at risk of redundancy as it targets 95 branch closures in the U.K.
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Santander to close almost a quarter of UK branches

The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.
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