The Latest Breaking News from Lucy Rigby

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

Milestone banking hub to give ‘crucial access to cash and face-to-face banking’

The 250th banking hub is opening in Chepstow.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Jenrick criticises government for not offering Farage earlier security meeting

Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s death

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Darren Jones told Mandelson he was ‘so sorry’ after sacking over Epstein ties

Texts were not published in the latest tranche of documents related to Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Rachel Reeves told off in front of Parliament for announcing policy on TikTok

TIKTOK should not be the first place to hear about new Government policy, the Chancellor was warned as she made a statement on cost-of-living…

The National (Scotland) · May 21

Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield byelection – as it happened

Prime minister tells reporters he would campaign personally in the contest

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

The Independent UK · May 15

Review to examine bank branch closure impacts and identify those most affected

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said a ‘clear picture’ is needed of where communities are still losing out.

Evening Standard · May 14

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

Campaign launched to reunite young Britons with forgotten savings accounts

HMRC is contacting 21-year-olds as part of a new awareness drive around lost child trust funds, with an average balance of £2,200

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23