Councils in England warn of mass bankruptcies as Send deficits soar

Dozens of local councils in England are sounding the alarm—they’re on the brink of financial collapse due to a £5 billion shortfall in funding for special educational needs (Send). Years of overspending have left them with a "burning platform," and without urgent government intervention, many could face bankruptcy within months. Council leaders are frustrated that the recent government spending review didn’t even hint at a solution.