Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

NHS waiting lists ‘almost certainly’ not to blame for ill-health benefits bill increase

Lengthening NHS waiting lists are not a significant driver of rising health-related benefit claims... Read more
Social infrastructure needs investment just as much as growth-boosting projects – think-tank

Dilapidated schools and hospitals must be prioritised for new capital investment alongside growth-... Read more
MPs sound warning over HMRC digital transformation benefits

HMRC’s attempts to digitise self-assessment taxation will cost more than it saves, according to a... Read more
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

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