HOUSEHOLDS have fallen behind on essential bills such as council tax and utilities by an estimated £18.9 billion, according to Citizens Advice.
The charity made the calculation as it said it received a cry for help with bailiff issues once every three minutes last year typically. It is calling for stronger regulation of bailiffs and said it has seen a 24% rise in related problems since 2014.
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Citizens Advice said it is concerned that aggressive tactics are leading to further debt and mental health problems. It said falling behind with household bills can have particularly severe consequences – such as having essential services cut off or losing a home.
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