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Southern Cross given four months to find solution
Care home operator Southern Cross has reached an agreement that gives it four months to find a solution to its financial difficulties.
Southern Cross will continue to run all 751 care homes that it operates while continuing negotiations with landlords and other creditors.
Social services directors in England welcomed the announcement, but called for more information about the plans.
Andy Moore reports.
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