Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches across the UK, putting 291 jobs at risk as the lender continues to reshape its high street presence. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe closures also come as Santander moves closer to completing its takeover of UK banking rival TSB for £2.65bn. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementOnce the latest changes are complete, the bank will operate 244 full-service branches across the UK. Alongside these, it will also run 19 counter-free branches, 36 reduced-hour branches, six work cafes and 111 Santander Local outlets. Barclays shut at least 99 bank branches throughout 2024 and 2025, as well as 177 branches in 2023.