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REVEALED: Halifax org - The Real Truth

‘I’m down to one option’: bank customers left frustrated by latest closures

Apps intended to replace branches have been hit by outages, as a poll finds most Britons want high street services

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices fall for third successive month amid Iran war uncertainty

Unexpected monthly drop of 0.1% in May leaves price of typical home at £298,806, says lender Halifax

The Guardian - UK

Average UK house price dipped by 0.1% in May amid global uncertainty – Halifax

Property prices continue to reflect the uncertainty linked to developments in the Middle East, the bank said.

Evening Standard

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Lloyds Bank Issues Lock Customers Out Of Accounts — Some Couldn't Even Buy Lunch

Lloyds Banking Group experienced a significant IT outage on 3 June, affecting millions of customers across multiple brands for over three hours during peak business hours.

International Business Times UK

Lloyds customers unable to make payments due to IT glitch

Bank apologises after IT update caused problems with Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apps

The Guardian - UK

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apologise as customers hit by app outage

The bank apologised to customers for the technical issues which come a few months after nearly half a million people were impacted by an IT glitch.

Evening Standard

Banking apps down latest: Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers hit by outage

Almost 5,000 reports of outages have been logged, with many unable to make payments via their cards, online banking or app

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Bank of Scotland issues statement after customers report major outage

THOUSANDS of Bank of Scotland customers have not been able to access their online banking due to an outage ...

The National (Scotland)

Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland apps down as users report issues

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The Independent UK

Full list of Natwest, Halifax and Lloyds branches set to close in London

86 banking locations will close in the UK this month, including branches of Lloyds, NatWest, Halifax and Bank of Scotland

Evening Standard

‘Tracker mortgages are back’ – but is one the right choice for you?

The uncertain interest rate outlook is making tracker deals popular again. We look at the pros and cons of both types of loan

The Guardian - UK

Halifax could disappear from UK high streets as Lloyds assesses branding strategy

Bank founded 174 years ago could be phased out from as early as 1 July as part of group’s review

The Guardian - UK

Halifax axed as banking giant set to disappear from UK high streets

A phased closure of Halifax branches could begin as early as this summer, according to reports

Evening Standard

Halifax bank could be set to disappear after 173 years – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Halifax could vanish from high streets after 173 years as Lloyds considers major shake-up

Bosses are reportedly expected to announce the end of the brand this summer

Evening Standard

Lloyds considers scrapping Halifax brand after 173 years on high street

The banking giant has shut hundreds of high street branches over recent years.

International Business Times UK

HMRC's £900 Cheque Turns Into Nightmare — Woman Forced to Drive 94 Miles Says Lloyds Has 'Forgotten Rural Britain'

Lloyds' policy change on Post Office cheque deposits impacts rural communities, with Annabel Yates' 94-mile journey highlighting access challenges for customers.

Evening Standard

Vistry cautions over steep fall in half-year profits

The housebuilder is also seeing materials and labour costs rise as the Middle East conflict takes its toll on the sector.

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Evening Standard

All the London High Street chains closing stores in 2026

The Standard’s list of all the confirmed high street closures in London this year

The Independent UK

Lloyds admits thousands more customers’ data exposed in IT glitch

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The Independent UK

More than 500,000 Lloyds and Halifax customers may have been affected by glitch

More than 6,000 people have now received payments

The Guardian - UK

Leeds 3-0 Wolves, Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth, Cardiff and Bromley promoted – as it happened

Leeds all but booked safety while Newcastle plunged to another home defeat on a decisive day in the EFL

International Business Times UK

UK House Prices Drop Below £300K — But Buying A Home Is Still Out Of Reach For Many

Halifax says UK house prices fell 0.5% in March to £299,677 ($383,000), the first drop of 2026, as the Iran conflict drove mortgage rates higher.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price falls amid market uncertainty and Iran crisis

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The Guardian - UK

UK house prices fall in March amid uncertain impact of Middle East conflict

Average price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage rates

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