Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
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"Our advisors know all too well just how deep the council tax affordability crisis runs."
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New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
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