Surge in abuse compensation costs

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2023

Lambeth LBC has increased its capitalisation request to the Government after the costs of its abuse compensation scheme escalated by up to £50m.

The council previously established a redress scheme to provide compensation to people who suffered abuse in children’s homes run by Lambeth.

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