Almost nine million people had to borrow more money in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

21 Jan 2021

One in three blocked from paying with cash during pandemic

Over a third of UK consumers have been blocked from paying for goods with cash during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to research from consumer group Which?.

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One in three blocked from paying with cash during pandemic

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