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More time and clearer warnings before council tax action 🏠⏰

Posted by: mhclgpress, Posted on: 12 October 2026 - Categories: council tax

New government rules will give people more time to get help with council tax debt – in a shake up that will support people before they face enforcement action. Here is everything you need to know about what is changing …

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