Hundreds of hard-up Brits have been queuing up at pawnbrokers shops to cash in their £150 council tax rebates because they cannot afford to wait for the money. On Thursday one pawnbroker had to turn customers away because demand was so high that they ran out of money.
People have been queuing outside the Cash Shop in Rotherham, South Yorks, in recent days. The store charges 7.9 per cent commission and a £2.99 handling fee leaving those cashing in a £150 rebate cheque with around £135.
More than 50 people were seen queuing outside the Cash Shop on Wednesday after 200 people were reported there the previous day. But this morning they told customers to come back later if they wanted to cash in a cheque as they had no money left.
