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UK Banking Review Draws Over 15,000 Responses as Branch Closures Near 7,000
A UK government review into access to banking services has received over 15,000 responses in three weeks, following nearly 7,000 bank branch closures over the past decade. Separately, the National Audit Office found HMRC must 'learn lessons' after incorrectly suspending child benefit payments for thousands. The youngest recipients of the Winter Fuel Payment are those born 27 June 1960, and VAT on children's summer attractions has been cut.
Jul 15, 2026 1 source