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The Guardian
Councils spend over £125m on illegal care for vulnerable children
An investigation reveals that over 480 private companies have received £250 million in the past two years for unlawfully placing children in unregistered care homes across England. Despite operating illegal facilities, most councils continue to use these providers due to a lack of legal alternatives, with recent enforcement actions marking a shift toward cracking down on the sector. The largest provider, Prospero Health and Social Care, was involved in staffing unregistered homes and faced safeguarding allegations, while Ofsted has identified a significant increase in illegal homes operating under regulatory loopholes.
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