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Since early last year, nearly 1,000 bank branches have either been shut or earmarked for closure, leaving many communities bankless.

More than 60 locations are to open up ‘banking hubs’ in a bid to address the recent rapid closures of high street branches.

John Howells says the nation can't "abandon" cash users and needs face-to-face bank branches.

The move comes against a backdrop of hundreds of bank branch closures since the start of last year - and a steep long-term decline in the number of free-to-use cash machines.

The move comes against a backdrop of hundreds of bank branch closures since the start of last year - and a steep long-term decline in the number of free-to-use cash machines.

Age UK has raised fears about the potential for older people being at risk of financial exclusion.

Age UK has raised fears about the potential for older people being at risk of financial exclusion.

Age UK has raised fears about the potential for older people being at risk of financial exclusion.

Age UK has raised fears about the potential for older people being at risk of financial exclusion.

Age UK says a programme of shared hubs should be accelerated to help those who want face-to-face banking.