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flag UK faces pool closures crisis, impacting children's swimming abilities and community facilities.

flag Since 2010, about 500 public swimming pools have closed in the UK, with nearly half shutting in the last five years. flag This has raised concerns as 30% of Year 7 children can't swim confidently for 25 meters, up from 27% in 2017/18. flag The Local Government Association and other groups are calling for increased funding to support community facilities, noting that 60% of remaining pools need refurbishment. flag The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has pledged £400 million for grassroots facilities.

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