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David Cameron defends decision to give £3m to Kids Company

David Cameron has defended the decision to give a £3 million Government grant to Kids Company against the advice of civil servants, insisting it was the "right thing to do" to give the charity "one last chance".

The charity was forced to shut its doors on Wednesday after funding ran out, amid allegations of financial mismanagement, which it denies.

Kids Company workers and supporters marched to the gates of Downing Street on Friday protesting the closure of the charity.

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Website diverts Kids Company youth to other services

New website set up to Credit: PA

A web page has been set up with details of other youth services following the sudden closure of Kids Company.

London Youth, a network of 400 youth organisations across the capital, have published a list of organisations that offer support to children and young people.

It follows crisis talks on Wednesday between government officials and charity groups to draw up emergency plans to signpost young people to other local services.

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