UK cash usage halves within days as shops close due to coronavirus

Fears for those without bank cards as shoppers switch to contactless to avoid virus
Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCash usage in Britain has halved in the past few days, according to Link, which operates the UK’s biggest network of ATMs.The closure of shops, a shift to contactless payments, plus concerns that notes may harbour the virus has contributed to the dramatic decline.What do the new restrictions involve? Continue reading...