Council tax crisis as British households trapped in £7.4billion debt black hole: 'People can't pay!'

Council tax crisis as British households trapped in £7.4billion debt black hole: 'People can't pay!'

Council tax arrears across England have reached an unprecedented £7.4billion, with local authorities facing mounting financial pressure as unpaid bills continue to climb.Figures released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government reveal that outstanding debts grew by £800million in the year ending March 2025.During the 2025-26 financial year, approximately £2.2billion in council tax went uncollected, representing a 16 per cent …