Financial Crisis in Local Authorities: Challenges and Solutions

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The Local Government Association says a quarter of councils will need emergency bailouts to avoid bankruptcy in the next two financial years. It's yet another demand for funding from a Chancellor already short of cash. We discuss the state of council finances and the options for fixing them, with Bloomberg's UK economy reporter Tom Rees. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. 

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