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Banks: Closures

Commons · Question 86971 · Tabled 30 Oct 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 6 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to ensure continued access to (a) cheque deposits and (b) other essential banking services for customers affected by branch closures.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 6 Nov 2025

The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and rural areas and is committed to championing sufficient access, including for older and digitally excluded customers. This is why the Government is working c...