What we needed in 2008 was a measured government response, not the writing of blank cheques by the Treasury.

Once a certain number of cheques have been used, your bank may send you a new book automatically.

As the number of cheques increased, ways were sought for automating the process.

From 1915 to 1953, on the issue of cheques and other commercial paper.

Over the past year or so, there has been growing concern about the number of cheques being stolen in the post.

I can only thank you for your kind offer of blank cheques.

Until about 1770, an informal exchange of cheques took place between London banks.

In Australia, following global trends, the use of cheques continues to decline.

There is no minimum withdrawal and any number of cheques can be drawn.

The proportion of cheques bouncing rose to about 10.7% in 2009.