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Use of bailiffs to recover council debts rises 20%, says BBC

Mark Moran
26 January 2024
Civil enforcement agents collect debts relating to parking fines, non-payment of business rates and housing arrears

 

The use of civil enforcement agents in England and Wales to recover unpaid council debts has risen by nearly 20%, a BBC investigation suggests.

Figures collected by the broadcaster suggest there is £500m of uncollected public debt each year.

The debts being collected include parking fines, non-payment of business rates and housing arrears.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by File on 4 asked councils for the number of referrals made to civil enforcement agents (also known as...

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