Investigation: How children's homes have become a goldmine for unlikely owners

<p>In the week that the government announced a major review into England's council-run children's services, a Times investigation has found scores of inexperienced owners in the sector - including those with criminal convictions. With young people at risk, and big money to be made, what needs to change?</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: </em><a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/61ba0e441a8cbeb3393cf13c/episodes/thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><strong>Guest</strong>: Billy Kenber, Senior Investigations Reporter, The Times.</p><p><strong>Host</strong>: Manveen Rana.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>