A Bill to require banks to provide current accounts for homeless people seeking work; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
5 May 2022
This bill would require banks to provide current accounts to homeless people who are seeking work. By guaranteeing access to essential banking services, it aims to remove barriers to employment and promote financial inclusion for people experiencing homelessness. The phrase 'and for connected purposes' signals further provisions that support these aims.
Currently at the second reading in the Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage and then onward through Parliament.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
