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As bank branches close and many ATMs bring in fees, getting at your cash for free is increasingly difficult in many areas. So called 'cash deserts' have sprung up in many villages and residential ...

Alphyra, the electronic payments firm, has agreed to buy a majority stake in PayPoint, which runs a network of electronic payment terminals installed in UK stores, for £80m. Alphyra's stake is being ...