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'I have nothing they can take': Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
a man with an empty wallet
Sarah Muirhead

'I have nothing they can take': Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people

It is time to shift from punitive debt collection practices to a system that supports those in financial difficulty
Too many people wouldn't be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change
Opinion

Too many people wouldn't be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change

This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves standing at a podium giving a speech
Vikki Brownridge

This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life

Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection
Emily Whitford

Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection

Council tax debt collectors 'significantly harming' health of those struggling to pay, report finds
Council tax

Council tax debt collectors 'significantly harming' health of those struggling to pay, report finds

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Four million Brits struggle with problem debt. Now's the time for the next government to step up
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Vikki Brownridge

Four million Brits struggle with problem debt. Now's the time for the next government to step up

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