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More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

Cash remains vital for a significant number of people, consumer campaigners said.

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2022

Mighty 5,000 banks have closed in 7 years with millions at risk of being cut off

Research by Which? revealed thousands of branches have closed across the UK since 2015 with a further 206 set to close by the end of next year as digital becomes king

Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022

Bank opening times over the Christmas period for Bank of Scotland, RBS, Santander and more

Be sure to check your local branch's opening time before making a trip into town.

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Tesco employee shares 11 things staff would love to say to shoppers - but can't

Christmas is a stressful time for shoppers as well as supermarket employees - here an ex-Tesco staff member has shared their honest thoughts

Chronicle Live · Dec 23, 2022

World Bank Approves $500 Mln to Expand Social Security in Egypt

The World Bank's executive board has approved $500 million in development financing for Egypt to expand its social safety net and protection program in the face of global economic pressures filtering through to the country's economy, the international cooperation minister said on Friday. The funds will support the government's Takaful…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

World Bank approves $500 million to expand social security in Egypt - ministry

The World Bank's executive board has approved $500 million in development financing for Egypt to expand its social safety net and protection programme in the face of global economic pressures filtering through to the country's economy, the international cooperation minister said on Friday.

Reuters · Dec 23, 2022

Arab League Says Ready to Facilitate Dialogue between Lebanese Rivals

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed on Thursday that kicking off economic revival in Lebanon hinges on resolving the political deadlock in the country. The Arab League is prepared to facilitate dialogue between the Lebanese parties to that end, he told an economic forum in Beirut. The lack…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

Ukraine's parallel war on corruption to unlock door to West

To an outsider, it may seem an unlikely time for Ukraine to double down on the battle against corruption, as missiles rain down on cities and citizens fight for their lives.

Reuters · Dec 23, 2022

Lenders demand access to utility bill data

The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) plans to continue its push for the incorporation of data from utility bills into the National Credit Bureau (NCB) database as an alternative source for banks to consult when extending loans to the underbanked segment.

Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022

GSB unit unveils loan based on land pledge

Mee Tee Mee Ngern, a Government Savings Bank (GSB) subsidiary, aims to extend land collateral loans worth 10 billion baht next year, says chief executive Isara Wongrung.

Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022