Calls Grow for Automatic Release of Child Trust Funds at Age 21, Unlocking £1.5bn for Young Britons Tuesday, April 7, 2026 childtrustfunds hmrc ukgovernment youthfinance labourparty savings unclaimedmoney financialinclusion youngadults povertyrelief There is mounting pressure on the UK government to change HMRC rules and automatically release Child Trust Funds (CTFs) to holders once they turn 21. Currently, roughly £1.5 billion remains unclaimed in these accounts, which … Read More
HMRC urges UK young adults to claim £2,242 Child Trust Fund boost before Christmas Saturday, December 20, 2025 hmrc childtrustfund savings ukfinance youngadults money finance unclaimedfunds banking government HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging UK households, particularly young adults aged 18 to 23, to claim their matured Child Trust Funds (CTFs) worth an average of £2,242 each before the festive season. Announced via … Read More