'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
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The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
An article discussing the 17.5% increase in County Court Judgments in Q1 2026, highlighting the case of Mark Sumner, who faced over £2,000 in debt due to soaring energy bills.
An article reporting on the 17.5% rise in County Court Judgments in Q1 2026, indicating a significant increase in unpaid debt cases across Britain.
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