The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that banks should reconsider their plans to close branches during the current coronavirus restrictions.
Some banks and building societies have said that they are either going ahead with branch closures already announced, or announcing new branch closures during current lockdown measures, reports the city regulator.
It said: "We are concerned that these activities could have significant consequences for customers. It may be harder than usual to reach all customers under the current restrictions and engage with them on closure proposals effectively (for example, small businesses that are temporarily closed).
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