Help to Save scheme: Who is eligible for 50% government bonus and how does it work? Three million low earners are eligible for a huge top-up on their savings - here’s what to do The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Help to Save scheme expected to be expanded and made permanent from 2028 An expansion of the scheme will help some parents and carers to build a savings buffer. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
Savvy saver: seven cracking ways to start or build up your savings Experts say £2,000 is the magic number to help guard against debt. But even £200 cuts the risk of falling behind on bills The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025
You can get a £1,200 bonus from HMRC- See who can claim and the requirements HMRC is offering £1,200 through the Help to Save Government saving scheme, find out how you can apply. The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2023
Help To Save customers receive £146m in bonus payments The Government savings scheme for low-income earners offers savers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
People on certain benefits urged to claim unique bonus worth up to £300 each year Help to Save offers an unbeatable 50 per cent bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over four years. Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023
Millions on Universal Credit get more time to claim £1,200 cash boost Around 3m families are thought to be missing out on the money the Government will add under the Help to Save scheme Chronicle Live · May 27, 2023
Millions of people on certain benefits urged not to miss out on annual bonus of up to £300 Help to Save offers an unbeatable 50 per cent bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over four years. Daily Record · May 24, 2023
Saving scheme which offers free £1,200 bonus to working Brits is extended until 2025 The saving scheme was set to end in September this year but the extension means millions more could benefit from the saving bonuses Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023
UK Government saving scheme which offers free cash payment of £1,200 extended Up to three million people are eligible for Help to Save but have not yet applied for it Wales Online · May 23, 2023
Major savings shake-up could hit thousands of savers - see who will be affected Help to Save is a type of savings account offered by the Government, available to low income workers who are claiming certain benefits - here is everything you need to know Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
Universal Credit claimants can get extra £1,200 of tax-free cash Anyone entitled to Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit can claim the bonus Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2023
Martin Lewis labels Universal Credit scheme 'brilliant' as millions could get £1,200 boost As part of the recently outlined Spring Budget, the government will extend the Help to Save scheme for 18 months, with new claimants able to use it until April 2025. Nottingham Post · Mar 17, 2023
Martin Lewis urges people on Universal Credit or Tax Credits not to miss out on £300 annual bonus The Help to Save scheme has been extended for new applicants until April 2025. Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023 Millions on Universal Credit could get £1,200 boost as vital scheme extended The government has extended Help to Save which seeks to promote long-term saving for benefit claimants
Chronicle Live · Mar 16, 2023 Universal Credit Help to Save scheme extended, what is it, how does it work and who is eligible Millions on low incomes can start to build their savings
Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023 Universal Credit claimants can get £600 boost as savings scheme extended The Help to Save scheme was set to end in September this year but will now be open until April 2025
Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023 Martin Lewis wants everyone to check if they're eligible for a £600 payment from the Government The Money Saving Expert is urging everyone to check if they're eligible
Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023 Martin Lewis urges people to claim free £600 payment - how to tell if you’re eligible Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has said that people may be able to claim a free payment of £600 into their bank accounts saying "there is nothing anywhere even as close to as good as those terms".
Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023 Martin Lewis urges people on certain benefits not to miss out on annual bonus of up to £300 The Help to Save bonus scheme is only available to people on a low income claiming certain benefits.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2023 Martin Lewis advice helps view secure £600 for free - how to bag the extra cash The money-saving trick, which involves the Help To Save scheme, was revealed by the financial guru on his ITV show, The Martin Lewis Money Show, on Tuesday evening.
Nottingham Post · Jan 25, 2023 Martin Lewis advice on how to get £600 through special Government savings account For those eligible, the Help to Save accounts can be a real boost to their finances
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023 Reforms needed to encourage more people to save, says think tank The struggle to save is a particular problem for low to middle-income households, the Resolution Foundation said.
Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023 Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants missing out on £1,200 savings boost The Government will add 50% to the savings of low-income families if they open a special Help to Save account
Liverpool Echo · Nov 30, 2022 Universal Credit claimants can get free £600 bonus The scheme is aimed at helping people on a low income save more money