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flag UK government allocates £1.28 billion for deprived areas and social care, faces rural council concerns.

flag The UK government announced a £600 million recovery grant for deprived areas and a £680 million increase in social care funding as part of the 2026-27 local government financial settlement. flag It also plans to launch a consultation for a fairer funding system based on need. flag However, the County Councils Network expressed concerns that the new distribution may not adequately account for councils' demands and costs, potentially harming rural councils.

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