Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

IMF cuts UK growth prediction

Growth forecasts for the UK have been downgraded as it grapples with domestic economic challenges... Read more
Universal credit rules working against policies designed to encourage savings

The government’s efforts to encourage low-income families to save are being sabotaged by its own... Read more
Public not aware or engaged in local government reorganisation – research

Rushing through reorganisation proposals amid widespread apathy and misunderstanding risks... Read more
IFS: Government borrowing uncertainty shows ‘risk’ of barely meeting fiscal rules

The latest borrowing figures show the “clear risk” run by the government in adhering to its fiscal... Read more
Council staff 2025 pay offer tabled

Any pay rise above the 3.2% now on the table for council workers would be “well beyond” the level... Read more
Local government reorganisation to cost hundreds to millions of pounds, think-tank finds

The cost of local government reorganisation is expected to top £550m, according to analysis carried... Read more
Scottish programme for government brought forward

The Scottish Government is to bring forward its legislative programme by four months in the face of... Read more
Land value capture policy needs overhaul – councils

The government will need to overhaul land value capture policies if it is to meet its targets on... Read more
LGA: children's services get 1,700 referrals every day

The government has come under pressure to provide a long-term funding solution for children’s... Read more
Relentless pressures and a sector in danger – Owen Mapley warns MPs about council finances

Even “remarkable” council transformation efforts are barely keeping a crisis at bay in the sector,... Read more

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