Martin Lewis, a well-known consumer advocate, has launched a campaign against what he describes as 'aggressive' and 'grotesque' council tax collection practices in the UK. He criticizes the current system where missing just one payment can lead to being charged the full annual bill, often over £1,600, exacerbating financial distress for households. Lewis compares the tactics used by some town halls to those of 'loan sharks,' with individuals sometimes owing more than ten times their original debt within weeks of a missed payment. Additionally, he is urging residents to check if they are in the correct council tax band, as many could be overpaying and entitled to thousands in back pay. Lewis's campaign highlights the urgent need for reform in council tax collection methods to prevent further financial hardship for citizens.
It's about time someone with influence like Martin Lewis called out the inhumane council tax collection practices; it's crucial we reform these systems to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
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Martin Lewis says town halls behaving like 'loan sharks' over missed council tax payments
Martin Lewis has accused town halls of acting like "loan sharks" if households miss council tax payments. Some residents find themselves owing more than 10 times their original debt just three weeks after missing a payment, research found.
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Martin Lewis campaign to stop 'grotesque' council tax collection
At present, anyone missing a single instalment can be required to pay their full annual council tax bill, which is typically just over £1,600. | ITV National News
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