Essex banking branches which have closed in 2021
A number of bank branches across Essex have closed their doors since the start of the year. Lloyds Banking Group became the latest firm to announce a restricting which will lead to the closure of branches across the UK this year, including the one on Halstead High Street. The latest restructuring plans come in response to a shift in customer behaviour, with digital banking soaring during the pandemic, and rising from four million users to 18 million in the past five years, the lender explained. Unite national officer Caren Evans said: "The decision by Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) to fur...