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The UK General Election is on 4 July.
Register to vote by 18 June.
If you need to vote by post, you must apply to do this by 5pm on 19 June.
You need valid photo ID to vote in person. If you don’t have valid ID, apply by 5pm on 26 June for a Voter Authority Certificate.
Find out more about voting and elections in Southwark

If you ignore a Liability Order

Bankruptcy and Charging Orders

Bankruptcy

We can ask the court to make you bankrupt if you don’t pay the money you owe.

This will have a serious affect on your credit rating in the future. You'll also be charged substantial legal costs.

Charging Order and Order for Sale

If you own your home, we can apply to the court for a Charging Order and an Order for Sale to force your home to be sold to pay off what you owe. You'll be charged substantial legal costs.

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