# Westminster’s Budget Crisis Deepens | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-04T13:33:58+00:00
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Westminster’s budget is in freefall as government funding slashes its central grant by nearly half, forcing drastic measures like potentially doubling council tax to avoid service cuts — a move sparking public concern amid a nationwide £7 billion funding crisis threatening roads, housing, and more across England. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0afacdc063cca6d6

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