Lloyds Banking Group announced plans to close another 95 branches across the UK between May 2024 and March 2027, according to BBC Business, as the bank continues to reduce its physical presence. The closures include 53 Lloyds, 31 Halifax, and 11 Bank of Scotland sites. This latest announcement is in addition to an ongoing closure program that will see 49 sites shut by October, leaving Lloyds with 610 branches remaining once all announced closures are complete.
The bank stated that customers have a range of options for managing their money, according to a Lloyds spokesperson. The closures reflect a broader trend in the banking sector, with many institutions reducing their high street presence.
In other news, Moscow is preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba due to a fuel crisis triggered by US efforts to restrict the island's oil supplies, The Guardian reported. Cuban aviation authorities have warned of a jet fuel shortage, threatening the tourism industry. Approximately 4,000 Russian tourists are currently in Cuba, according to Russia's tourism board. Air Canada has canceled all flights to Cuba.
In sports, Spanish football giants Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are set to clash in the Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, according to Al Jazeera. The match will determine who advances to the final. Al Jazeera Sport will provide live text and photo coverage of the match.
Bulgaria's president nominated the country's deputy central bank governor, Andrey Gurov, to serve as interim prime minister, Al Jazeera reported. Gurov will lead a caretaker government that will oversee a new parliamentary vote. President Iliana Iotova plans to formally task Gurov with forming the caretaker government.
Finally, Euronews released its latest news bulletin on February 11th, 2026, covering top stories from around Europe and beyond, including world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture, and travel.
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