Valerie Ford, an 81-year-old resident of West Devon, has lamented over her independence which she feels she has lost due to the rapid bank branch closures across the UK. She is not the only pensioner that feels this way as many elderly and less-able individuals across the UK are shattered to hear their local high street banks are closing down for good. For Ford and others like her, the simple act of paying a bill or withdrawing cash has become a significant challenge. She said: “We badly need a banking hub in my town where there is a high percentage of elderly and retired people who, because o…
