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May 2007 (HM Treasury)
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Final evaluation of the Saving Gateway 2 pilot: main report
Type: External publications

The Saving Gateway is a government initiative aimed at encouraging savings behaviour among people who do not usually save. Each pound placed into a Saving Gateway account is matched by the government at a certain rate and up to a monthly contribution limit. Matching provides a transparent and understandable incentive for eligible individuals to place funds in an account.

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Impact on Society
IFS researchers found that the Saving Gateway was not the best way to support lower income families; government acted on this advice.