Building society pledges to keep branches open

Nationwide Building Society vows to keep all 696 branches open until at least 2030, a two-year extension to its previous commitment amid rising customer usage. This move comes as UK banks face branch closures due to increased online banking. Nationwide aims to preserve access to financial services for vulnerable individuals and support communities. The building society's branch managers emphasize the personal and financial impacts of in-person services, highlighting the importance of broader societal support from financial institutions.