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Call You and Yours: How have bank closures affected you and the place where you live?

Today we're asking - how have bank closures affected you and the place where you live? Which? says 54 banks and building society branches have closed each week since January 2015.

On today's Call You and Yours, we're asking - how have bank closures affected you and the place where you live?

Almost half of all bank branches in the UK have closed - that's since 2015. When the bank goes, the cash machine often goes with it. Nearly a quarter of free to use ATMs have gone in the last five years leaving some people struggling to get cash.

According to the consumer group, Which?, around 54 banks and building society branches have closed every week since January 2015. We want to know how these closures have impacted you and your communities.

Are you struggling to access and manage your cash?
Are you left with empty buildings on your high street because your local bank branch has closed?
How is it affecting local businesses?

You can call us from 11am on Tuesday 9th May on 03700 100 444. You can also email us youandyours@bbc.co.uk
Don't forget to include a phone number so we can call you back.

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Tara Holmes

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53 minutes

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Tue 9 May 2023 12:04

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  • Tue 9 May 2023 12:04

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