# Energy Bill Fear and Council Tax Arrears

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Podcast: [Money Box](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-box-160337)
Published: 2026-05-16T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002v97h
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## Resource

Are we at the start of a deepening cost of living crisis as nearly half of all adults fear they might not be able afford their energy bills? And from next year, councils in England will be banned from demanding householders pay their council tax in full if they are only late with one payment. HMRC warns of scammers as it begins taking back Winter Fuel Payment from more than two million higher income pensioners. Also, the rise of the poly worker. Why young people are fixing their sights on a portfolio career. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Niamh McDermott Researcher: Jo Krasner Editor: Rob Cave Senior News Editor: Sara Wadeson (First broadcast Saturday 18th April 2026)

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