Review to examine bank branch closure impacts and identify those most affected

The Access to Banking Review will provide a report and recommendations to the Government by October (Martin Keene/PA) - (PA Archive)

A review to help protect access to face‑to‑face banking across the UK is being launched.

Commissioned by Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, the review will gather evidence on the impact of branch closures, identify who is most affected, and look at where further action may be needed to protect access to banking services.