The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has implemented measures to safeguard access to cash as branches close and ATMs disappear across the UK. These moves include requiring banks to provide cash services to customers who depend on it, ensuring that vulnerable individuals are not left without access to funds. The FCA’s efforts aim to address the challenges faced by communities with limited access to digital banking services.
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US stocks on track for worst quarter in three years as tariff worries swirl
Wall Street stocks are facing their worst quarter in nearly three years due to fears of Trump's tariffs causing stagflation. The S&P 500 has declined 5% in the first quarter of 2025, with concerns about economic growth and inflation rising. Trump's upcoming tariff announcement has led to market uncertainty, impacting technology stocks, commodities, and global markets, prompting investors to seek safer assets like gold and US Treasury yields. Full Article
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