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<p>The Government recognises that cash remains an important part of daily life for
millions of people across the UK, and remains committed to legislating to protect
access to cash.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Financial Services Act 2021, the Government
made legislative changes to support the widespread offering of cashback without a
purchase by shops and other businesses.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 July to 23 September
last year, the Government held the Access to Cash Consultation on further proposals
for new laws to make sure people only need to travel a reasonable distance to pay
in or take out cash. The Government’s proposals intend to support the continued use
of cash in people’s daily lives and help to enable local businesses to continue accepting
cash by ensuring they can access deposit facilities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
received responses to the consultation from a broad range of respondents, including
individuals, businesses, and charities. The Government has carefully considered responses
to the consultation and will set out next steps in due course.</p><p> </p><p>Following
the Government’s commitment to legislate, firms are working together through the Cash
Action Group to develop new initiatives to provide shared services. The Government
welcomes the direction set by industry’s commitments at the end of last year and looks
forward to seeing what results they deliver in protecting cash facilities for local
communities across the UK.</p>
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