A BANK was forced to close due to staff members having to self-isolate.

HSBC in Duke Street, Barrow temporarily shut its doors from Monday due to members of staff having to self-isolate.

The branch reopened today.

Lynsey Wright, branch manager said: “As a result of some branch colleagues needing to self-isolate, we had to temporarily close our Barrow branch. We are pleased to say that the branch re-opening today, and we are excited to be able to serve our customers again face-to-face.”