'One in 10 biggest #English #councils risk #bankruptcy over #ChildProtection bill

Many #CountyCouncils and #UnitaryAuthorities are “running out of road” to avoid #insolvency as they grapple with high #inflation, increases in children being taken into care, and massive bills for [Privatised, highly profitable] #ChildrensHomes the #CountyCouncilsNetwork (#CCN) said.'
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/01/england-councils-risk-bankruptcy-survey-child-protection-spending
#ToryPoliciesInAction #UnderfundingPublicServices #PrivateProfitPublicCost
#MoneyBeforePeople