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HMRC has today revealed that more pensioners filed a tax return for the 2020 to 2021 tax year compared to young people.

Overall, those aged 65 and over accounted for 16% of individuals who submitted a tax return, whereas 16 to 24 year olds made up 2.7% of total filers.

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Children in England with a plan for adoption are spending longer in the care system before being adopted, according to new government statistics released today. The Department for Education data reveals that these children are spending as long in care as they did in 2015 - two years and three months. The time it takes for a child to be adopted in England has been increasing since 2019, when...

• 85% of UK workers say being able to work remotely - fully or hybrid - is saving them money
• Biggest savings are on travel and food
• People are using money to boost savings and to cope with inflation

The overwhelming majority of Brits in fully remote or hybrid roles say the ability to work remotely is helping them save money. The new findings, from...

• Four fifths of households (80%) admit to having at least one bad energy habit – including overfilling the kettle and leaving lights on – which can add £285 a year to bills [1]
• More than a quarter of people (28%) set their washing machine at temperatures above 40 o C – costing an extra £26 a year,
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