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Chancellor's Spending Review Sparks Fears of Local Bankruptcy

6/9/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a spending review that could slash local government budgets, sparking fears of bankruptcy among council leaders grappling with soaring social care and special educational needs costs. Labour MPs are voicing their worries over potential austerity measures, urging Reeves to rethink fiscal rules and consider tax hikes to bolster public services.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a spending review that could slash local government budgets, sparking fears of bankruptcy among council leaders grappling with soaring social care and special educational needs costs. Labour MPs are voicing their worries over potential austerity measures, urging Reeves to rethink fiscal rules and consider tax hikes to bolster public services.