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 @DemocraticArianna_933Progressivecommented…4mos4MO

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

https://uk.news.yahoo.com

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

https://itv.com

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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Martin Lewis criticises ‘aggressive’ council tax collection practices

https://independent.co.uk

The process ‘couldn’t have been designed better to accelerate distress for people in council tax debt’, Mr Lewis said.

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Imagine finding out you've overpaid on taxes for years; how would you react and what steps would you take?

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Is comparing council tax collection practices to 'loan shark' tactics fair or exaggerated?

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How would you feel if a single missed payment could lead to owing the full year's bill all at once?