Hi friend,
Many of us have been waking up to letters about the rising cost of our bills. Whether its energy bills or council tax, this cost of living crisis is pushing millions more into debt.
Across the UK £4.4 billion is now owed in council tax back-payments. Council tax debts can pile up fast, if you miss one monthly payment you could become liable for the whole year.
Despite this, many councils still use bailiffs to collect these debts.
A visit from a bailiff is one of the most stressful parts of dealing with debt. They often use force to enter homes, sometimes with children inside, and can seize possessions. Sometimes they even come for the wrong people.
An estimated 1 in 3 bailiffs break the rules. It’s time councils ban the bailiffs.
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