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<p>The Government recognises that cash remains an important part of daily life for
millions of people across the UK, which is why it has committed to legislate to protect
access to cash.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 July to 23 September last year, the Government
held the Access to Cash Consultation on 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.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government is carefully considering responses to the consultation as it
develops legislation. The Government will set out next steps in due course.</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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