Written questions

Banks: Closures

Commons · Question 90124 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 20 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew George

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the economic impact of bank branch closures on high streets for local businesses; and what steps are being considered to mitigate these.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 20 Nov 2025

Banking is changing, with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. Whilst the Government does not make economic estimates regarding the impact of branch closures, the Government does understand the importance of face-to-f...