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Published on 14 July 2014

Proposal for a retirement advisory directory

While the LITRG welcomes any attempt to create an unbiased and transparent system for identifying and guaranteeing appropriate guidance for those about to retire under the proposed new rules for 2015 onwards. However, we are disappointed that the response to the 2014 Budget from the Money Advice ...

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Published on 4 July 2014

A Call for Evidence – Labour’s Digital Government Review

In response to a call for evidence by the labour party, to help form their goals for a digital agenda, the LITRG has submitted a paper detailing the challenges faced in becoming a digital nation for any government and more so for citizens who struggle to engage in this digital world. Our focus is ...

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Published on 19 June 2014

Tax-Free Childcare: consultation on childcare account provision

The LITRG agrees with the Government that the high cost and availability of childcare are two of the biggest challenges that parents can face and therefore welcome the new Tax-Free Childcare system’s attempt to reduce some of these difficulties. We do raise concerns however about the complexity of ...

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Published on 11 June 2014

Freedom and Choice in Pensions

LITRG welcome reform of the rules for access to pensions savings, as complicated and often irrational rules have hitherto made it hard for individuals to plan sensibly for their future. We do however question whether the financial provision on offer is sufficient to cover the cost of good, ...

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Published on 21 May 2014

Child Poverty Strategy 2014-2017

In a response to the Government’s strategy on Childhood Poverty 2014-17, the LITRG points out several ways that the tax and welfare legislation work to make it more difficult for low income families to climb out of the poverty trap.

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