Banks (Financial Exclusion and Access to Finance) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 April 2026
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Long title
A Bill to require banks to measure and disclose their performance in reducing financial exclusion, including exclusion from affordable credit, and in improving access to finance for small- and medium-sized businesses; to establish a system for rating banks according to that performance; to require banks to cooperate with credit unions and community development finance institutions to address financial exclusion and improve access to finance for small- and medium-sized businesses; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
14 January 2026 – 14 January 2026
- 2nd reading· Commons
29 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4067.