Santander closing five branches in Essex
The bank's announced it's shutting 95 sites across the UK - with the loss of around 750 jobs
Santander is closing five of its branches in Essex, shutting 95 sites across the UK - with the loss of around 750 jobs.
Canvey Island will lose its branch in August - while the one in Clacton will close in June.
Billericay - Maldon - and Saffron Walden will also be affected - but dates for their closure haven't yet been confirmed.
Santander will be left with 349 branches after the overhaul.
One of the 19 hubs recommended by Link, located in Tonbridge, Kent, was the result of a community appeal, with the remaining 18 being triggered by Santander's announcement.
At the same time, nineteen new banking hubs have been recommended by cash access network Link.
A banking hub is similar to a traditional bank branch, but the space is shared by multiple banks.
Customers of any bank can withdraw and deposit cash, make bill payments and carry out regular banking transactions.
The Government has committed to delivering 350 banking hubs over the course of this Parliament.
To date, 139 banking hubs are up and running.
Since 2022, Link has assessed 1,879 bank branch closures, and continues to receive community requests for better cash access.
John Howells, chief executive of Link, said: "Banking hubs continue to prove popular, and we're delighted to announce that 19 new locations will benefit from their services in the future.
"The hubs will make a real difference for the millions of people who still rely on cash. We're committed to keeping cash on the high street, and will continue recommending banking hubs where they are needed."