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Number of looked after children 4.5% higher than in 2020, with 83,630 children in care of councils
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Number of referrals by councils of potential child victims of modern slavery jumps by 800% in just five years
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Number of remedies required by Housing Ombudsman rises 329% in single year
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NW social landlord to procure £13m+ legal services framework
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