The banking giant said it was closing the branches in June, and also cutting hours across 36 sites as well as switching 18 to become counter-free.

It is another blow for the High Street as branches will close in the months ahead

The high street bank has announced the closure of 95 branches across the UK

The Spanish-owned banking giant said it was shutting 95 of its 444 branches across Britain from June.

Spanish bank Santander announced Wednesday plans to close one fifth of its UK branches, impacting 750 jobs, as the switch to online banking gathers pace. As part of the restructuring, Santander plans to contribute to the expansion of local banking hubs and to use "community bankers" who will provide face-to-face support.

Up to 750 staff at Santander face losing their jobs after the bank said it would close 95 branches in the UK.

A high street bank is closing nearly 100 branches, with 750 job losses possible, as part of widespread changes across its network.