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Unpaid council tax soars to a record £7.4billion as struggling families face rises of up to nine per cent

Unpaid council tax soars to a record £7.4billion as struggling families face rises of up to nine per cent

Unpaid council tax in England surged by nearly £1,500 a minute last year — a £782million increase — according to the Centre for Social Justice. The average Band D bill climbed £111 in April to £2,392. Worcestershire County Council raised its share by 8.98 per cent and Trafford by 7.49 per cent. Chancellor John Healey faces mounting pressure ahead of his maiden Budget on October 28.

Tory Gareth Bacon: 'Council tax is spiralling out of control under Labour.'

Over half needing debt advice 'don't know who to trust for financial help'.

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