Detroit becomes largest US city to file for bankruptcy

Michelle Fleury visited the abandoned Packard manufacturing plant, once producing luxury cars at the heart of Detroit's motor car industry Detroit may be gearing up for a battle with creditors the day after it became the largest US city ever to file for bankruptcy, with $18bn (£12bn) of debt. Creditors fear they will not be paid, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said, adding the city is "basically br

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"The city, once renowned as a manufacturing powerhouse, has struggled with its finances for some time, driven by a number of factors, including a steep population loss"