Council Tax Debts In England Soar 40% In Six Years

Council tax debts in England have soared by nearly 40% in six years, Guardian research has found, with charities warning these arrears now rival credit card debts as their biggest concern. Amid warnings that “heavy-handed” collection tactics are putting severe pressure on those already in financial difficulty, households face a fourth consecutive year of above-inflation council tax rises as local authorities attempt to recoup money cut from their budgets by central government. The annual band D bill will rise by an average of £75.60. Read more on the Guardian website.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/apr/12/council-tax-debts-soar-in-six-years-charities-warning-arrears