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May 2022
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Investigation: How children's homes beca...

THE TIMES
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In the week that the government announced a major review into England's council-run children's services, a Times investigation has found scores of inexperienced owners in the sector - including those with criminal convictions. With young people at risk, and big money to be made, what needs to change?

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Guest: Billy Kenber, Senior Investigations Reporter, The Times.

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