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Capital gains: A look back at Agent Million’s trips to the big city --> The 49th and 50th Premium Bonds jackpot winners from London were announced in August 2018 – the first time that the capital had been home to both top prizes in a single month. There were a number of other statistics that caught our eye, so here’s an overview of some interesting numbers from the last 24 years of jackpot joy for the capital.

Two Premium Bond holders in Outer London have struck gold this August and will be receiving the £1 million Premium Bonds jackpot.

At NS&I, we’re passionate about putting the customer first and always strive to make sure that propositions and products are designed around the customer and their needs.

On 1 July 2018, Agent Million made their first trip to Wales in two years – and specifically the first to South West Wales in nearly three. Here are some lesser-known facts about Premium Bonds wins in the area.​​​​​​​

The return to sale of Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds was welcomed by savers, but it was just one of several positive developments this year.

Delivering cost-effective debt financing to the Government remains NS&I’s core objective. At the March 2017 Budget, our Net Financing target for 2017–18 was set at £13 billion (in a range of £10 billion to £16 billion).

NS&I is reducing the interest rate on its Direct ISA by 25 basis points from 1.00% tax-free/AER to 0.75% tax-free/AER from 24 September 2018. The decision to reduce the interest rate on Direct ISA was taken in order to deliver positive value for taxpayers.

Tax-Free Childcare is a new government policy led by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which offers financial support for childcare for working parents. Thirty hours free childcare is a Department for Education (DfE) policy and an extension for working families of the existing 15 hours free childcare for three and four year olds in England.

Think Ahead has been a successful strategy. Since the start of 2014–15, we have delivered more than £50 billion in Net Financing for the Government; and cumulative savings of more than £780 million for taxpayers, as shown by the Value Indicator.

July 2018 will be known for some of the biggest sporting events in the calendar, however two lucky Premium Bond holders have scored the top prizes in this month’s Premium Bonds prize draw.