Barclays issues major update on bank closures after shuttering 1,236 locations in last decade

BARCLAYS has issued a major update on its bank branch closure plans after shutting 1,236 sites over the past 10 years.

The banking giant has pledged not to announce any additional branch closures in 2025 or 2026.

ReutersOver the past ten years, more than 6,300 bank branches have closed across the country, according to consumer group Which?[/caption]

Barclays’ boss, CS Venkatakrishnan, made the promise at the bank’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.

When questioned about future plans...