Lloyds Banking Group has terminated its cheque deposit service at Post Office counters, a decision that carries significant implications for retail banking accessibility across the United Kingdom. The banking group,
Lloyds Banking Group set to shut 95 branches in coming months – see full list
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed a further wave of branch closures across the UK, with 95 locations set to shut between May 2026 and March 2027.
Executive Pay Surges at UK Banks Despite Mass Branch Closures
Chief executives at three of Britain’s largest banking institutions have received substantial compensation packages totalling £29 million whilst their organisations continue to accelerate the closure of physical branch networks.
Lloyds Banking Group set to shut 95 branches in coming months – see full list
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed a further wave of branch closures across the UK, with 95 locations set to shut between May 2026 and March 2027.
Rightmove shares tumble 15% as investors balk at AI investment plans
Rightmove plc shares slumped more than 15% in early London trading after the UK’s largest online property portal announced plans to step up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and rebuild
Problems at Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland online banking
Widespread Internet Disruption Hits UK Banking and Online Services
Major banks hit by online issues for a second month on payday
Some UK banks have experienced online banking issues on payday for the second consecutive month.
House prices reach record high ahead of anticipated interest rate cuts
According to the Halifax house price index, the average home value rose to £293,999 in October, surpassing the previous peak of £293,507 set in June 2022.
Murdoch’s REA withdraws from the race to acquire Rightmove.
Rupert Murdoch’s online property group, REA, which is owned by News Corp, has officially withdrawn from attempting to acquire Rightmove, citing a “lack of meaningful engagement” from the company’s board.
Rightmove Plc – Statement re Rejection of possible offer following engagement with REA
Rightmove PLC (LON: RMV) has decisively turned down a fourth acquisition proposal from Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group. It also declined requests to allow access to its financial records and to
Murdoch makes a final £6.2 billion bid for Rightmove.
Rupert Murdoch’s Australian property business has made a final takeover bid for Rightmove, intensifying its criticism of the board’s unwillingness to engage.
Rightmove PLC (LON:RMV ) has turned down an improved £6.1bn takeover bid from Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group
The UK-based online property portal Rightmove has turned down an improved £6.1bn a third takeover bid from billionaire Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group, stating that the offer undervalued the company.