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This article considers the much anticipated decision of the High Court in the landmark test case taken by the OFT against Britain’s biggest banks. After describing the proceedings and the court’s considerations it assesses the implications of the court’s judgment, particularly its practical effect and whether it represents a victory for the poorer consumer or the beginning of the end for free banking for the more wealthy.

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