‌The major shake-up will see 44 branches close nationwide, potentially placing 291 jobs in jeopardy should the bank proceed with its latest proposals. Whilst the plans are subject to union negotiations, the proposals would see many physical branches close their doors as soon as April, with remaining closures rolled out over the following year. Santander has pledged that the closures will be supported by alternative forms of in-person assistance, including Community Bankers operating from Santander Locals or Banking Hubs. In a statement, they said: "In response to a continuing and sizeable shift towards customers using digital banking, we are making changes to our branches to better support our customers. Here is the list of bank's to close and their expected closure date: