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Ep 799: How Birmingham went bust

Feb 28, 2024
Exploring how Birmingham City Council declared bankruptcy, leading to increased council tax rates. Delving into mismanagement of funds, IT system failure, and equal pay dispute causing financial crisis. Birmingham faces job losses, protests, and budget cuts amidst funding shortfalls and aging population.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Birmingham's Financial Crisis and Impact on Public Services
03:00 • 5min
3
Financial Struggles and Job Losses at Birmingham City Council
07:45 • 4min