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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

DARK SECRETS: Birmingham city council effectively declares itself bankrupt as equal pay claims stack up | Rare Historical Photos

Birmingham residents have been warned “all bets are off” on what services could be cut after the city council declared itself effectively bankrupt.

The Labour-run council might have to shut libraries, lessen the frequency of bin collections or raise council tax after it issued a section 114 notice – meaning it cannot meet its financial liabilities.

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