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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Rachael Burford

London boroughs teeter on brink of bankruptcy: Millions warned of service cuts as council tax bills soar

London boroughs are expected to overspend by a record £1.2 billion this year as council tax bills for millions of the capital’s residents will see staggering increases.

By 2030, the city’s 33 council’s face a collective shortfall of £5.2 billion, analysis released on Tuesday suggests.

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