Which? response to plan to introduce legislation to protect access to cash in the Budget

Anabel Hoult, CEO of Which?, said:

“We are pleased that the chancellor has taken decisive action today to ensure that millions of people who have been hit hard by bank branch and ATM closures will continue to have access to cash.

“We know that the cash system faces irreversible damage within the next two years, so the government must swiftly press ahead with its plans to legislate, which must include putting a single regulator in charge of protecting cash.

“It is vital that this commitment is quickly turned into action. We look forward to working with the government, regulators and industry to ensure that cash is protected for as long as it is needed.”

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