Lloyds Banking Group says it will shut 79 bank branches across the Lloyds and Halifax brands. The decision follows an earlier announcement in February that the group planned to close 95 branches, meaning the latest closures add to the total number of outlets affected. The reports indicate the closures are part of the bank’s ongoing branch network review and restructuring, though details such as specific branch locations, timelines for closure, and the availability of alternative services are not included in the provided excerpts. The announcements are presented as a continuation of the group’s programme of reducing branch numbers, which has already been publicly communicated earlier this year. The coverage asks customers to check whether their local branch is among those scheduled to close. Based on the information available from the sources, the key points are that the figure of 79 branches relates to the Lloyds and Halifax networks and that it comes after the previously stated plan to close 95 branches.