Got to have somewhere to deposit it. So the rules that were announcing also cover the ability of businesses to deposit cash in a location thats convenient to them. But convenience is a difficultjudgment. To maintain the current provision of free access to cash, for now, the new rules will state that people should have to travel no more than a mile in urban areas to withdraw or deposit cash. In rural areas, the distance has been set at three miles. Theres going to be situations where people are very reliant on Public Transport and if theres bad Public Transport in an area, then three miles might seem like a hike to the himalayas. Whats important is that this recognises that the banks have a duty to protect their customers and to make sure that those who still rely on cash, which is so many of us, continue to be able to access it. If they fail in that duty, banks could be fined by the city watchdog. But Bank Branches are closing at a rate of more than 50 a month. So, the answer may be Ba
the trouble is, progress is slow. so far, only seven have opened permanently in the uk. for those who want to save cash, there s still a long battle ahead. kevin peachey, bbc news. a charity which supports children and young people living in poverty says it s seeing more families living in destitution this year than last. buttle uk s new figures suggest that 60% of the 122,000 children it supports are living in extreme poverty a 15% increase since last year. many of those the charity sees are also experiencing mental health issues. let s talk to buttle s ceo, joseph howe. he also chairs the coalition to end child poverty. thank you very much forjoining us on bbc news. destitution and