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HMRC warns 758,000 young adults over unclaimed savings

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When exactly will HMRC start sending letters to young people about their Child Trust Funds?
How many young people will actually receive letters and how will HMRC obtain their current addresses?
What is the exact geographical breakdown of unclaimed funds beyond 'northern England'?
How much money could be automatically released if the proposal to release funds at age 21 is implemented?
What specific actions are being taken against providers criticized by the Public Accounts Committee?
Number of unclaimed Child Trust Fund accountsfactual

Approximately 758,000 accounts for ages 18-23

According to The Guardian - Business
vs.

As many as 750,000 accounts for ages 15-24

According to Daily Mail - Home

Context: The discrepancy in age range and count may affect the perceived scale of the issue, but both figures are close and likely due to different data cuts.

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