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<p>Enforcement of the National Minimum and National Living Wage (NMW) is a priority
for the Government. Since 2015 we have doubled the budget to enforce the NMW and we
are taking tough action against the minority of employers who underpay. In 2018/19
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) identified a record £24.4 million in arrears for over
220,000 workers and issued over £17 million in penalties to non-compliant employers.</p><p>
</p><p>HMRC proactively investigates employers where they identify a risk of non-compliance;
this work accounts for around half of all investigations undertaken. In addition,
HMRC responds to every worker complaint regarding NMW payment including those made
anonymously.</p><p> </p><p>Government is committed to helping employers comply with
NMW rules first time; in April we launched a £1 million communications campaign to
raise awareness and understanding of NMW rules among both workers and employers.</p><p>
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