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Banks' new 'semi-utilities' role

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British banks could be legally obliged to provide a basic bank account to every UK citizen under new plans to be unveiled in tomorrow's budget.

The new universal service obligation on banks is the Treasury's latest initiative to reduce financial exclusion.

Business editor Robert Peston outlines the new banking proposals.

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