Category: Finance
Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 8 2025
The EuroMillions jackpot has soared to an eye-watering £208 million, with no winner in the most recent draw. This could set a new UK lottery record, beating the previous £195 million prize claimed in 2022. The nation waits to see if someone will step forward and claim the life-changing sum.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 3 2025
HMRC is under fire for taking over four months to process some tax refunds, far beyond normal timelines. The Public Accounts Committee is demanding urgent system upgrades and AI use to tackle these delays and regain public trust, warning that escalating costs and complexity are damaging confidence.
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Kieran Lockhart, Feb, 19 2025
NS&I is cutting the Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 3.8% in April 2025, leading to fewer high-value prizes but more £25 awards. Financial experts warn of reduced attractiveness, while NS&I cites market alignment. Additional rate adjustments are happening to other NS&I products.
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