Rising annuity rates and inheritance tax changes on pension pots are driving wealthy UK savers to annuities, which can reduce tax exposure. A £1m annuity could cut a £400,000 tax bill to zero, but trade-offs include inflation risk and loss of flexibility.
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The winning EuroMillions numbers for the £69m jackpot on Friday, July 3, are 2, 12, 17, 25, 39 with Lucky Stars 1 and 2. Thunderball numbers: 15, 17, 20, 24, 31 and Thunderball 13.
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The winning EuroMillions numbers for Friday, July 3 have been drawn, with a £69 million jackpot up for grabs. Check if you won.
The winning numbers for the £69 million EuroMillions jackpot and Thunderball draw on Friday, July 3, have been announced. Check if you're a winner.
A lucky Brit could win tonight's EuroMillions jackpot of £69 million, enough to quit work, buy a dream home, and travel the world. Draw at 8:45pm.
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A £69 million EuroMillions jackpot is up for grabs on July 3, 2026, with Thunderball offering £500,000. UK players are also entered into the Millionaire Maker draw for a guaranteed £1 million winner.
