Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.
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""bitterly disappointing" and said she had been in discussions with Lloyds to "ensure their commitment and continued investment in Halifax long into the future"."
— Kate Dearden , Politician
""As Halifax changes to Lloyds, our Halifax customers will keep everything they know and love today - the same fantastic app design, the same friendly faces in our branches - even the same sort code and account number.""
— Jas Singh , Executive
""Lloyds Banking Group's relationship with Halifax as a place would remain 'strong and enduring'.""
— Dan Sutherland , Politician
""I feel with one hand they giveth, and with the other hand they taketh away.""
— Scott Patient , Politician
Key People
Dan Sutherland is the Reform leader of Calderdale Council.
Jas Singh is the chief executive of consumer relationships at Lloyds Banking Group.
Kate Dearden is the Labour MP for Halifax.
Scott Patient is a Labour councillor in Luddenfoot.
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Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.
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