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Young adults sitting on forgotten windfalls worth £2,310 on average

Young people may not realise they have savings waiting for them, the Government said.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Lenborough Coin Hoard Discovery: Paul Coleman uncovers 5,248 Saxon pennies; £1.35m reward split 50:50

Paul Coleman, a dedicated metal detectorist, made an extraordinary discovery of 5,248 silver pennies hidden within lead. This remarkable find, valued at £1.35 million, marks the largest Saxon coin hoard unearthed in Britain in the past 150 years, becoming a significant hoard under the Treasure Act 1996. As per the…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Customers of UK-owned surrogacy firm in Mexico allegedly face huge bills after insurance denied

UK government reviewing allegations about My Surrogacy Journey after complaints about medical costs

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

HMRC To Contact Over 750,000 Young People About Unclaimed £2,200 Savings — How To Claim Yours

HMRC is writing to 21-year-olds about unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,200 ($2,910) on average. Over 750,000 accounts remain untouched.

International Business Times UK · Apr 27

UK pet travel rules: British owners now need new health certificate for every Europe trip

British pet owners face new EU travel rules from April 22. Old EU pet passports are no longer valid for entry into Europe. Instead, a new Animal Health Certificate, issued by a vet within ten days of travel, is mandatory for each trip. This certificate is valid for six months…

The Times of India · Apr 22

British pet owners warned of new EU travel rules from Wednesday

The Animal and Plant Health Agency said ‘holidays with your pets are still possible‘ despite the new EU rules changes

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Fact check: Guidance said ‘conditional appointments’ can be made before vetting

Lord Peter Mandelson required developed vetting for his role as British ambassador to the US.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Fact check: Renewables Obligation already set to be reduced for three years

Reform UK has pledged cuts to household energy bills.

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Fact check: No reliable data exist to compare incomes of homes with heat pumps

A 2024 evaluation asked heat pump grant recipients about their incomes.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Passport changes prevent British dual national from visiting dying mother

New Home Office rules causing ‘stress upon stress’ for British woman living in Netherlands trying to enter UK

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20