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Government announces £600m council funding rise
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24 Jan 24
A funding boost for local government is welcome but will not prevent service cuts and maximum council tax hikes next year, council leaders have said.
Ofsted flags concerns over unregistered placements
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24 Nov 23
Continued lack of care placements adding costs and risks.
LGA: children’s care profits exceed £300m
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30 Oct 23
England’s largest independent children’s care providers recorded profits of £310m in 2021-22, according to the Local Government Association, prompting renewed calls for greater government oversight.
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