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Thousands threatened with prison over council tax debts

More than 4,800 people were taken to court and threatened with prison for not paying a council tax debt in 2016-17, data seen by this programme suggests.

The figure has risen 11% in four years, despite 2013 government guidance saying court action should be a "last resort".

Jim Reed reports.

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