Birmingham City Council has successfully declared chapter after being hit with a £760m invoice to settle equal pay claims.

The council mentioned it had issued a bit 114 discover, confirming that every one new spending, except for defending susceptible individuals and statutory companies, should cease instantly.

In an announcement, the council mentioned it'll "tighten the spend controls already in place and put them in the hands of the Section 151 officer to ensure there is complete grip".

Its senior officers and members are "committed to dealing with the financial situation", the council mentioned, including: "When more information is available it will be shared."

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