Workplace savings auto-enrolment could be solution to tackling Britain’s poverty

Tackling Britain's Poverty through Workplace Savings

Ambitious reform is required to tackle Britain's entrenched poverty, according to the cross-party Poverty Strategy Commission.

The Commission, chaired by Baroness Philippa Stroud, proposes a new social contract built on mutual obligation and shared responsibility.

Workplace Savings as a Solution

Among the proposals is a call to scale workplace savings solutions, referencing the work of Nest Insight.

Scaling workplace savings would support action on numerous government policy objectives.

The evidence behind opt-out workplace savings tools is conclusive and robust, with no other approach shown to be as effective.

Author's summary: Workplace savings can help tackle Britain's poverty.

more

FTAdviser FTAdviser — 2025-10-15

More News