New Chancellor John Healey blamed for Child Trust Fund scheme that left £1.6billion unclaimed while managers made millions
In his previous stint as a Treasury minister John Healey was involved in the creation of Child Trust Funds, which put £250 in a savings account for every newborn that they could only access when they 18.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 21, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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