Lloyd's List

Lloyds Banking Group has announced that Halifax will close 45 branches during 2026, with the full list of affected locations published as customers react to the scale of the shutdowns. The closures form part of Lloyds' ongoing programme of branch reductions across its brands, which the group attributes to customers shifting to online and mobile banking. Communities and campaign groups have raised concerns about access to cash and in-person services, particularly for older and vulnerable customers.