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<p>On 17 July 2023, following a review of the fees that enforcement agents and High
Court Enforcement Officers can recover when using the taking control of goods procedure,
we announced that we intended to amend the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations
2014 to uplift such fees by 5%. We also announced that we would consult on reforms
that aimed to encourage earlier and cheaper settlement of debt. We said that we would
implement any reforms and the fee uplifts at the same time, in order to balance the
need to ensure that there is a sustainable enforcement industry with making sure that
those facing enforcement action are treated fairly. That consultation closed on 6
December 2023.</p><p> </p><p>We received detailed feedback from a wide range of stakeholders
and the Enforcement Conduct Board have been consulted. A response to the consultation
will be published and a timetable for implementation will be announced in due course.</p>
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