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Andy Burnham’s latest “everyday fix” to ease the cost of living will be to clamp down on rogue bailiffs, amid concerns that vulnerable people are being overcharged and face aggressive behaviour.
The prime minister said on Friday that he was strengthening the rules that apply to bailiffs in England and Wales to better protect people in debt.
“Private bailiffs will be held to consistent professional standards, and those facing enforcement action will have access to an independent complaints process – strengthening the rights of the most vulnerable.”
