UK bank branches are rapidly disappearing from our streets, with more than 1000 having been closed over the last two years. Meanwhile, unemployment fell slightly, and Brits are paying more to travel overseas for a combination of reasons. In the mortgage market, fixed rate loans are increasing in cost by hundreds of pounds a year although house price growth is easing. Savings accounts are suffering reduced rates.

Bank branches, unemployment, mortgages and savings – Spectator.co.uk (blog)