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Published on 11 December 2015

Tackling Exploitation in the Labour Market

LITRG has recently responded to a Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (‘BIS’) consultation document that seeks views on a range of proposals to improve the effectiveness of the enforcement of employment rights to protect workers from exploitation.

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Published on 16 October 2015

Freezing the student loan repayment threshold

LITRG has responded to a Department for Business, Innovation & Skills consultation on the freezing of the student loan threshold at £21,000 for Plan 2 loans. LITRG recommends that if changes are made the government provides additional funding to help educate school-leavers and students on the ...

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Published on 16 October 2015

HM Treasury call for representations for Autumn Statement 2015

The LITRG has responded to HM Treasury’s call for representations for the Autumn Statement 2015 from the perspective of the low-income unrepresented taxpayer. Our representations follow the main points of our manifesto, published earlier this year, and are listed below.

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Published on 14 October 2015

Tackling the hidden economy: Extension of data-gathering powers

Responding to the consultation on the extension of third party data-holder notices, LITRG comments that the proposals set out in the consultation document would potentially provide the state with access to large swathes of information about individuals and their personal daily lives. The LITRG are ...

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Published on 12 December 2014

Localisation and social security – call for evidence

LITRG is generally supportive of localisation where it means people are better served by authorities being able to flex benefits and services to local needs. But individuals may be confused about to whom they turn for guidance and what power exists to change things in their community. Local and ...

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