Cash machines are ‘vanishing’
Free-to-use cash machines are vanishing at an alarming rate, according to Which?
The consumer group said its latest analysis suggests there has been a spike in the number of people forced to pay to withdraw their own money from ATMS.
Some of the most deprived areas, where people are more likely to depend on cash, have seen a significant shift from free-to-use dispensers to machines that generally charge up to £2 per withdrawal in recent years, Which? found.
Which? wants to see a “clear blueprint” on the future of cash. The Government has previously pledged to legislate on the issue.
ATMS are the most commonly-used means of withdrawing cash, with UK Finance figures showing 91% of cash withdrawals took place through cash machines in 2019.
While there are other options, such as cashback and counter withdrawals that may play a greater role in future, ATMS currently remain an important indicator of access levels.
TWO Coventry teens were among three people arrested after being found in possession of acid.
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old from Coventry were arrested, along with a 21-year-old London man in Leamington Spa.
The arrests came after the car they were travelling in was pulled over by police.
Warwickshire Police said: “Officers investigating county lines activity in Leamington are carrying out enquiries after three males were arrested in Leamington last night.
“At around 7pm, a white vehicle was stopped on Grove Place. A small bottle was located in the vehicle, containing a liquid suspected to be acid.
“A 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old man, both from Coventry, and a 21-year-old man from London, were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
“They have been released on bail while enquiries continue.”
County lines is the name given to drug dealing which sees organised criminal groups use phone lines to move and supply drugs, usually from cities into smaller towns and rural areas.
If you’re concerned about drugrelated crime in your area, please call police on 101.