Council tax debts in England soar 40% in six years

Charities say ‘huge issue’ of arrears is now as big a problem as credit card debtsCouncil tax debts in England have soared by nearly 40% in six years, Guardian research has found, with charities warning these arrears now rival credit card debts as their biggest concern.Amid warnings that “heavy-handed” collection tactics are putting severe pressure on those already in financial difficulty, households face a fourth consecutive year of above-inflation council tax rises as l