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Money Lenders

Asked by Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)TreasuryTabled Answered 26 January 2026UIN 106932

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what further steps will she take to help tackle illegal money lenders.

Answered by Lucy Rigby

The Government funds specialist Illegal Money Lending Teams (IMLTs) operating across the UK to tackle the crimes of illegal money lenders. These teams investigate and prosecute illegal lenders while providing crucial support to victims. To learn more about the work of the IMLTs, visit the Stop Loan Sharks website: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/.

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