The recent announcement of Birmingham City Council's effective insolvency has raised a significant red flag concerning the financial state of local government in the UK.
At Birmingham, an astonishing anticipated deficit of £87m between revenue and expenses for the fiscal year 2024/25 has resulted in the deployment of government-appointed commissioners to supervise operations.
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