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<p>This Government does not hold estimates of the total value of wages unlawfully
unpaid in the last year.</p><p> </p><p>Through enforcement of National Minimum Wage
and National Living Wage (NMW) law over the 2017/18 financial year, HM Revenue and
Customs identified over £15.6 million in wage arrears, owed to over 200,000 workers.
Government has increased HMRC’s enforcement budget again to a record high of £26.3
million for 2018-19.</p><p>Any worker who feels they have been underpaid should contact
the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas). Acas provides free and
impartial information and advice on all aspects of workplace relations and employment
law. Where appropriate, Acas will refer complaints relating to minimum wage underpayment
on to HMRC for enforcement action.</p><p>The Acas website is at <a href="http://www.acas.org.uk/"
target="_blank">www.acas.org.uk</a> and the Acas helpline number is 0300 123 1100.</p>
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