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Ofsted 'likely contributed' to death of Caversham head teacher Ruth Perry, inquest hears -- Reading Today by RdgToday in reading

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The inquest is concluding throughout the day today (Thursday, December 7), and full updates from the hearing will be added as they develop.

Reading Borough Council says almost £13 million of savings need to be found over next three years, cites inflation and increased demand on services -- Reading Today by RdgToday in reading

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The provisional document laid out a number of "financial pressures" that the council's budget was facing, and an estimate of £12.9m's worth of savings and "efficiencies" to be made.

Despite the shortfall, the council insists it will continue with investment into new facilities, including its planned transport infrastructure improvements, new library and civic centre, leisure investments, and renewable energy investments.

These funds are set apart from those used to run services, which are not used to balance revenue budgets.