Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Nottingham hails ‘very encouraging’ progress

Nottingham City Council has said it is on track to balance its books without government bailouts... Read more
Cross-departmental funding provides key to devolution success – think-tank

Multi-year, cross-departmental funding commitments will be a critical part of new place-based... Read more
Care leavers let down by ‘broken’ system

Overstretched children’s social care services have led to an “alarming” number of young people... Read more
NAO: Government should make more use of data in fighting fraud

The government is missing out on billions of pounds of savings a year by failing to exploit the... Read more
Government sends envoys to Warrington following Best Value concerns

Four ministerial envoys have been sent into Warrington Borough Council after a failed commercial... Read more
Pension adviser warns LGPS proposals risk overwhelming administrators

Government proposals to tackle inequality and discrimination in the Local Government Pension Scheme... Read more
PAC: Skilled worker immigration route left people at risk of abuse

Government changes to the immigration system risk exposing migrant workers to exploitation, as well... Read more
Number of people relying on charities for vital aid trebles

Three times as many people receive charitable help as five years ago, despite a fall in donations... Read more
Public backs fiscal devolution more when purpose and benefits are clear – poll

Greater fiscal devolution to fund local priorities is backed by the public, with support being... Read more
PAC finds government ‘moving far too slowly’ on Post Office Horizon redress

The government has not done enough to ensure victims of the Horizon IT scandal are properly... Read more

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