Lloyds Banking Group has revealed another 49 bank branches will shut across the UK.

The high street lender said it will close the branches across its Lloyds Bank , Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands between January and October next year.

All staff impacted by the closures will be offered roles at another branch or part of the business, Lloyds said.

Cash access network Link said it was recommending 11 new banking hubs after the closure announcement.

It is the latest swathe of branches to be axed amid a switch towards online banking.

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NatWest revealed last week it was closing 46 mobile branches across its NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland brands, which are due to be shut in Janu

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