Thumbs up for child trust funds, but 18-year-olds urge controls on how money is spent
5th Sep 2005, 14:07 GMT
The Government's new Child Trust Fund, which helps children save a tax-free cash 'nest egg' for their 18th birthday, has broad support from political parties, state departments, think tanks and pressure groups alike, according to new research sponsored by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
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