Debt collection methods criticised

A debt advice charity has called for local authorities to be more "considered" about their debt collection methods after seeing record calls for help from people who are struggling with council tax arrears.

The Money Advice Trust (MAT) said one fifth of the calls made to the service last year were from people mired in council tax debt, compared with 15% in 2008.
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