Cashback in shops ‘must be part of wider strategy to help those relying on cash’
Changes to enable cashback without purchase in shops must be part of a wider strategy to make sure people are not cut off from cash, according to Which?
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ATM visits could increase as parts of England’s economy are reopened
The reopening of more businesses from Monday could prompt more visits to cash machines, although some shoppers may have changed their habits for good.
Personal cash deposits in Post Office branches jumped to record high in March
People put record amounts of cash into their bank accounts at Post Office branches in March.
ATM transactions have plunged by 43% during the ‘coronavirus year’
The number of ATM transactions plunged by 43% during the “coronavirus year”, according to Link, the UK’s main cash machine network.
Contactless payment limit to increase to £100
The contactless payment limit is to more than double to £100.
Free-to-use ATMs vanishing at alarming rate, says Which?
Free-to-use cash machines are vanishing at an alarming rate, according to Which?
Road map to protect future of cash must be set out urgently, says Which?
A road map with a vision for protecting future access to cash urgently needs to be set out, according to Which?
Aberdeen man jailed after stealing cash from pensioners at ATMs
A man has been jailed after snatching cash from pensioners in Aberdeen city centre to fund his cocaine addiction.
More than half a million firms at risk of failure amid cash crisis, report warns
Nearly 600,000 UK firms are at risk of collapsing due to a cash crisis if the Government does not extend support measures, putting up to nine million jobs under threat, a think tank has warned.
Business cash deposits down by over 40% annually, says Post Office
The amount of cash deposited by businesses using Post Office branches plunged by 40% in January compared with a year earlier.
Major banks urged to publicly commit to maintaining cash access
The UK’s biggest banks are being urged by Which? to publicly commit to maintaining cash access for those who still rely on it.
Aberdeen Crown Office worker jailed for stealing more than £200,000 of evidence
A prosecution service worker who stole hundreds of thousands of pounds of cash and drugs from an evidence store has been jailed for more than three years.
Two in court after police seize cannabis worth £25,000 during Aberdeen raid
Two people have appeared in court after police recovered more than £25,000 of illegal drugs in Aberdeen.
Two charged after police seize cannabis worth £25,000 as well as cocaine and cash during Aberdeen raid
Police in Aberdeen have recovered cannabis worth £25,000 alongside cocaine and cash in a raid in the Tillydrone area.
Almost £50,000 in cash seized, 10kg of cannabis and 223 people reported in north-east in just August
More than 220 people have been reported in connection with drug offences in just one month.
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Woman charged after cash and cocaine seized in Aberdeen
Cash and cocaine have been seized by police following an operation in Aberdeen's West End.
More than £50,000 of drugs and cash seized in Aberdeen
A man has been charged after cannabis resin worth almost £30,000 was seized from a property in Aberdeen.
Drugs worth millions taken off north-east streets last year
The finds included ecstasy worth £1 million found in a flat in Aberdeen’s Rosemount on December 21 and £105,000 of amphetamine and heroin found at a property in rural Finzean on February 3.
£2,500 of cannabis seized by police in north-east town
Drugs worth around £2,500 has been seized by police in a north-east town.
Aberdeen group hopes to land share of CommunitEE Chest cash
An Aberdeen group which provides arts activities for adults with additional support needs is hoping to land its share of a £15,000 cash pot.
Aberdeen charity celebrates £90,000 cash boost
An Aberdeen charity has been awarded a £90,000 cash boost.
Cash boost for Aberdeen lifeboats
An Aberdeen lifeboat station has been given a £500 cash boost.
Police seize crack cocaine, heroin and cash in north-east raids
Police Scotland carried out 40 drug raids, seizing more than £7,000 in cash last month.
5 signs you’ve got bad financial habits – and what to do about them
Here's how to cure some common financial 'ailments'.
Aberdeen residents queue outside bank to be among first in UK to get hold of new £1 coin
Aberdeen residents have been among the first in the UK to get their hands on the new £1 coin as it enters circulation.
North-east schools to share £9 million cash injection
Nearly £9 million will be given to North-east school head teachers to help close the attainment gap.
Aberdeen gran could scarcely believe her luck after winning £500 then finding lost purse again
An Aberdeen pensioner is celebrating today after being visited TWICE by Lady Luck.
North-east man bought car after £30k was paid into his bank account by mistake
A North-east man is facing a potential jail sentence for keeping £30,000 mistakenly paid into his bank account, which he then used to buy a car.
Cash and antique coins stolen in North-east break-ins
Money and antique coins were stolen after two North-east homes were broken into.