NatWest plans to close 32 branches in England and Wales this year.
The company said the closures of NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland branches was driven by customers turning to mobile and online banking.
Industry analysts say as many as 800 bank branches in the UK could be closed this year.
Company expects to wrap up process in the third quarter
Industry figures respond to “disintermediation” and brand recognition threats to broker model
EDITOR’S COMMENT Mark Preston has been carving a path for the group since the financial crisis
The firm will occupy the entire Kova KX development
