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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Birmingham's cuts reveals the ugly truth about Britain in 2024: the state is abandoning its people | John Harris

The impact of Covid-19 in Birmingham was severe, leading to high death tolls and economic aftershocks.
Birmingham City Council faced bankruptcy due to funding cuts, a gender pay gap resolution, and IT mishandling. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Birmingham council poised to vote on 21% tax hike

Birmingham City Council may impose substantial tax increases and severe cuts to public services.
Council has faced financial difficulties leading to special permission for tax hikes. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Bankrupt Birmingham council to raise council tax by 21% and shed 600 jobs

Birmingham City Council raising council tax by 21% and cutting jobs to save 300m
The council facing financial crisis due to equal pay claims, leading to drastic budget cuts and service reductions. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Birmingham City Council announces hundreds of job redundancies

Birmingham City Council plans to axe up to 600 posts in a wave of mass redundancies.
The council has issued a section 114 notice on September 5, effectively declaring bankruptcy. [ more ]
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