Research Library

A survey by MaPS of a representative sample of UK children aged 7-17 to produce robust measures of financial wellbeing and capability.

A survey and qualitative interviews with users of Wagestream’s flexible-pay feature to understand the behavioural and financial wellbeing impacts of giving UK workers flexibility with their pay cycles

A rapid evidence review and survey of users of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) by the Behavioural Insight Team for MaPS to understand the market, risks and trends, consumer understanding, impact and outcomes.

A review by Edinburgh University synthesises evidence published since 2018 on what works well in financial education to build children and young people’s financial capability.

This report outlines the findings of a rapid evidence review of recent studies considering the links between money and mental health in the UK to highlight new findings on the relationships between money (defined broadly as personal financial circumstances) and mental health and to reflect on the extent to which the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current cost of living situation has shaped these issues.

An evidence review and qualitative research study looking at the scale, type, risks and trends in pension scams in the UK and the impact on those affected.

A briefing paper prepared by the House of Commons Library in early 2023, summarising mainly official statistics, forecasts and Government policies relating to inflation and its impact on UK households

A comprehensive review, by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, of the latest evidence to identify trends and understand the experiences and challenges of poverty in the UK in 2022

Ecorys UK, in partnership with the Personal Finance Research Centre (PFRC) at the University of Bristol, was commissioned by The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) to evaluate the Children and Young People (CYP) Financial Education Innovation and Evaluation Programme. This report synthesises the key findings and learnings for the programme, drawing on the evaluation evidence of all seven pilot projects.

A pre-registered randomised controlled trial using multiple evidence-based nudges and boosts to increase savings account uptake at a major commercial bank.