LITRG responded to a call for evidence by the Treasury Committee on the Government’s coronavirus financial package. The submission was sent to the Committee in March 2020 (before the SEISS scheme was announced).
In our response to the Treasury Committee's inquiry, we look at the the savings policy interventions of Help to Save and auto enrolment, and suggest some changes that could be made to improve the schemes from a low-income worker's perspective. We also highlight a real-life drawdown disaster – ...
LITRG responded to the call for views published by the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery. The Scottish Government set up this Advisory Group to provide independent expert advice on supporting Scotland’s economy to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Advisory Group published ...
LITRG responded to the consultation published by the COVID-19 Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the Coronavirus (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill.
Responding to a House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee call for evidence, LITRG highlights various mismatches in the Universal Credit system and the consequences for claimants.
The LITRG has responded to a Department for Education consultation on the introduction of Postgraduate Doctoral Loans. LITRG recommends that employers must be provided with guidance regarding the repayment of these new loans through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax system. Clear guidance should ...