The largest local authority in Europe issues a distress notice that means all new spending must cease.

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    In their statement, council leader John Cotton and deputy leader Sharon Thompson said the authority was also facing financial pressures due to problems with the implementation of its Oracle IT system.

    Intended to streamline council payments and HR systems, the flagship system was expected to cost £19m but after three years of delays it was revealed in May it could cost up to £100m.

    Jesus, it’s like building an airport in Berlin.