Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 25, 2026

Britain’s low-paid urged to sign up to savings scheme offering cash bonus

Help to save is a government-backed savings account that lets people earn a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save over four years.

Britain’s low-paid urged to sign up to savings scheme offering cash bonus

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Help to save is a government-backed savings account that lets people earn a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save over four years.

Government-backed help to save is aimed at working people on universal credit and pays 50p for every £1 saved over four years Amid claims that millions are missing out, the UK government is encouraging low...

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Help to save is a government-backed savings account that lets people earn a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save over four years. Government-backed help to save is aimed at working people on universal credit and pays 50p for every £1 saved over four years Amid claims that millions are missing out, the UK government is encouraging low earners to sign up to a savings scheme that offers free cash.

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  • Government-backed help to save is aimed at working people on universal credit and pays 50p for every £1 saved over four years Amid claims that millions are missing out, the UK government is encouraging low...

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