Anthony Barej

Reporter at Public Finance

Recent articles

Public sector net borrowing down by £20bn

Public sector net borrowing for the financial year ending March 2017 has decreased by £20bn... Read more
Government could improve value for money from estates, says NAO

The government could do better at getting value for money from its estate – although it is... Read more
Local authorities 'dragging their feet' paying suppliers

Local authorities in the UK take well above the national average number of days to pay suppliers, a... Read more
Senior Labour MP pledges the party will back Trident renewal

Labour’s election co-ordinator has said the party will back Trident renewal after the leader... Read more
Council digital technology 'needs to improve'

The majority of councillors are not “digital dinosaurs” but more needs to be done to... Read more
Plans to increase probate fees put on hold

Government plans to raise £300m a year by increasing probate fees have been shelved because... Read more
Emergency services comms system delay could cost lives, says PAC

The government’s costly plans to upgrade the emergency services communications system are... Read more
Green Investment Bank sold for £2.3bn

The UK Green Investment Bank has been sold by the government for £2.3bn to the Australian... Read more
Smart ticketing scheme roll-out too slow, says NAO

A government programme to roll-out smart ticketing on train lines in the South East of England... Read more
Government criticised for rejection of EU expertise

The government should not turn away from EU experts - who could be 'remainers' - if it... Read more

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