Unpaid council tax bill arrears have soared to a record £7.4billion as families struggling with the cost of living are hit with hikes of up to nine per cent.
Council tax arrears have risen a staggering £782million in the last year, according to figures revealed by the Centre for Social Justice.
The increase will put pressure on the Chancellor, John Healey, to find ways of stemming the spiralling cost of living when he introduces his maiden budget on October 28.
Households are now at risk of another spike in their bills after council tax band D homes saw an increase of £111, up
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