The future of local banking services and access to cash
An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.

This note describes the make up of what is often called the economic third sector or social enterprise.
Social Enterprise (796 KB , PDF)
This note describes the make up of what is often called the third sector or social enterprise. This is a category of social and economic activity that covers a great range of sectors. From funeral parlours, banking and retailing to health and football clubs with almost everything else in between. The well-known players include the Co-operative group and buildings societies such as the Nationwide, John Lewis and the Loch Fyne group.
The distinguishing features of social enterprise is that there is some form of control over the enterprise by its membership, and that the profits from the enterprise are primarily used to the common benefit of the enterprise. The note describes the size and characteristics of co-operatives, mutual societies, community interest companies and credit unions.
Social Enterprise (796 KB , PDF)
An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.
An overview of current and past approaches to helping homeowners with mortgage debt, including information on trends in arrears and repossessions.
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.