Britain’s second-largest city has reportedly declared itself bankrupt and has shut down all non-essential spending after being issued with equal pay claims totaling up to 760 million ($956 million).
According to a report by CNN, the deficit arose due to difficulties paying between around $816 million and around $954 million in equal pay claims.
Birmingham City Council said it has a shortfall of 87 million ($109 million) in the current financial year and also faces a potential liability relating to equal pay claims in the region of 650 million to 760 million.”
Sharon Thompson, deputy leader of the council said it faces longstanding issues, including the councils historic equal pay liability concerns”. Thompson also blamed the rulin…
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