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Councils face funding shortfall exceeding £3.5bn

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Local authorities are collectively facing a funding shortfall of more than £3.5bn in the coming year, according to a new report by the trade

Government plans to overhaul special educational needs and disability (SEND) services have created an uncertain funding landscape for councils, according to Darcey Snape, research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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