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UK Public Impact News Digest – 14 May 2026

Government reviews access to face to face banking services

  • Summary: An independent review will examine how changes to face-to-face banking services are affecting people and communities across the UK.

    Why it matters: Many bank branches have closed in recent years, making it harder for some people to access banking services in person.

    Who is affected: People who rely on visiting bank branches, particularly older people and those without internet access.

    What happens next: The review will investigate the impact of branch closures and the government will have powers to take action based on the findings.

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