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Why has Bedford Council been given an extra £80m?

Bedford Borough Council has been offered £80m of emergency financial support to help tackle a multi-million pound funding shortfall.

The figure comprises £22m of support for this financial year and a further £58m for next year.

Luke Ashmead and Martin Heath explain why the authority need this extra money.

(Photo credit: Steve Hubbard/BBC)

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