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Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help

Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help
BBC Business Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10:48 UTC 1 min read
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New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.

New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
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