In the United Kingdom, an urgent search is underway for five lottery winners who have each unknowingly won £1 million. These winners are dispersed across Bolton, Northumberland, Shropshire, North Lanarkshire, and Camden. With the claim deadlines rapidly approaching—Bolton and Northumberland winners facing a deadline in May, the Shropshire winner in July, and those in North Lanarkshire and Camden having until August 14—the winners are pressed for time to claim their substantial prizes. Additionally, one individual who won the Set for Life draw needs to claim their prize by March 16. Unclaimed winnings will contribute to funding National Lottery Projects, which support various community initiatives such as food banks and workshops.

In a related story, Joanne Jobson, a 51-year-old carer from Hartlepool, County Durham, has recently been confirmed as a winner in the National Lottery’s Set For Life draw, securing £10,000 monthly for the next 30 years. Working with children with disabilities, Jobson has described this win as “life-changing” and is planning to use her winnings to buy a new home and enjoy holidays across the globe. Despite initial skepticism, confirmation of her winning numbers (16, 17, 19, 23, 38, and Life Ball 5) led to an emotional realization of her new-found financial security. Jobson intends to share her fortune with her family, considering vacations to Barbados, the Maldives, or a world cruise, alongside fulfilling her dream of homeownership.

The National Lottery has urged winners to come forward to claim their prizes within 180 days of the draw date to avoid having their winnings redirected to community-supporting projects. As these stories illustrate, such winnings can significantly change lives, offering opportunities previously deemed unattainable.