Published by Michele Maatouk on 28th February 2025
(Sharecast News) - Almost half of councils in England risk falling into bankruptcy without action to address a £4.6bn deficit amassed under a Conservative-era policy, the government's spending watchdog has warned. In a damning report, the National Audit Office said that rising pressure on public services and repeated delays to reform the funding of local government meant town halls were in an "unsustainable" financial position. - Guardian