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YOUTH SERVICES

YMCA reveals huge cut in youth services

A charity’s study has recorded the largest annual cut in council spending on youth services in almost a decade.

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A charity's study has recorded the largest annual cut in council spending on youth services in almost a decade.

According to the YMCA's research local authorities in England and Wales spent £419m on services for young people in 2024-25, down by 10% on the previous year.

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