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The second city in the United Kingdom declared itself bankrupt, unable to pay its bills after a slip of its expenses. A critical situation that has serious consequences for the inhabitants.
In the United Kingdom, Birmingham has a flamboyant city center, with buildings with futuristic lines. Second city in the country, it so far embodied the revival of an industrial city. But for a year, the illusions have collapsed. Because Birmingham is bankrupt, unable to pay his bills.
Robert, the brother of a resident, Jean, spends his days in a center for the disabled managed by the city. The establishment will close permanently. “It’s a disaster for everyone. To go to the nearest alternative, Robert will have to spend two hours on a bus, he is epileptic”is sorry Jean. This closure was imposed by the Labor municipality, because the boxes are empty. The city has let its expenses slip away from hundreds of millions of euros.
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Max Caller, senior official, head of the Birmingham finance recovery commission
“In Birmingham bankrupt, resistance against budget cuts is organized”Cécile Ducourieux, The worldOctober 29, 2024 (paid access).
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