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Council social care budgets already under pressure this year following repeated overspends, finds analysis

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Latest children's services spending boost absorbed entirely by care system, figures show

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£53m fund to tackle use of 'illegal and exploitative homes' for children deprived of liberty

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Care placements costs still driving up children's services spending, council budgets show

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Spending review: children's services cash boost means Labour delivering on care review - MacAlister

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Most social workers expect cuts to their budgets this year

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DfE makes huge cut to Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund payments

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DfE makes huge cut to Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund payments

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New ADCS president sets out stall as government embarks on children's social care reforms

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£25m boost to foster care support and recruitment from 2026-28

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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund to continue with £50m for 2025-26

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Almost one in five councils granted 'exceptional' financial support to help balance books

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