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Jeremy Hunt is reportedly deeply concerned by claims bank account have been closed because of the holders views or opinions. Treasury insiders expect action on this issue within weeks

Atom bank has warned 12.6 million of UK adults still hold most of their savings in a current account - despite saving rates having surged over the past year

Mr Hunt is said to be deeply concerned over claims that lenders are blacklisting customers they deem to hold contrary political beliefs and social values. And Rishi Sunak is too.

From June 28 First Direct stop changing customers a non-sterling transaction fee as well as a non sterling cash fee so is now offering a "near perfect exchange rate".

Cutbacks included putting less money into savings or socialising, or cancelling a gym membership.

Cutbacks included putting less money into savings or socialising, or cancelling a gym membership.

Cutbacks included putting less money into savings or socialising, or cancelling a gym membership.

Cutbacks included putting less money into savings or socialising, or cancelling a gym membership.

The majority of High Street banks are members of diversity schemes run by the controversial charity Stonewall, The Telegraph can reveal.

City minister Andrew Griffith (pictured) has been asked to look into allegations that over-zealous lenders are blocking clients without good reason.