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Budget 2021: Sunak criticised over ‘failure to recognise children’s services’

3 mins read Social Care
Local government organisations have criticised the Chancellor over his “silence on the rising pressures in children’s services” during his Budget speech.
Rishi Sunak today (3 March) announced his Budget. Picture: HM Treasury
Rishi Sunak today (3 March) announced his Budget. Picture: HM Treasury

Announcing the Budget to the House of Commons today (3 March), Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced an extension to the temporary £20 Universal Credit uplift until September and £19m to support the female victims of domestic abuse.

He also announced an increase in funding for traineeships and apprenticeships for 16- to 24-year-olds.

However, Sunak is facing backlash over his failure to mention children or social care in his speech.

Jenny Coles, president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), branded the Chancellor’s silence “on the rising pressures in children’s services, or even any of our public services” as “deeply disappointing”.

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