English district councils warn support services for poorest face axe
by Patrick Butler Social policy editor from World news | The Guardian on (#645YG)
Services such as debt advice and hardship funds under threat amid 400m bill caused by inflation
A network of councils in England is warning support services for families hit hardest by the cost of living crisis face being axed amid an unexpected 400m bill caused by soaring inflation.
Services that district councils have no legal obligation to provide - such as debt and benefits advice, hardship funds for families, homelessness prevention projects and help hubs for people facing poverty - are under threat.
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