Kerry Lorimer

Scotland-based freelance journalist

Recent articles

Holyrood told to ‘get its act together’ over low Scottish productivity

Scotland’s productivity has remained broadly stagnant over the past 15 years despite its skilled... Read more
Scottish income tax ‘£0.5bn less than expected’

Scottish income tax yielded £0.5bn less than predicted in its first year under Holyrood control due... Read more
Scottish investment bank at heart of Sturgeon’s legislative plan

A major boost to capital spending and legislation to establish a publicly owned investment bank... Read more
Scotland ‘must have voice in Brexit trade talks’

Scotland must have a guaranteed role in future trade negotiations under a radical overhaul of... Read more
Childcare costs push Scottish council’s reserves into danger zone

A Scottish council has warned that a £5.1m overspend could put its already precarious level of... Read more
Scottish deficit sees dip thanks to oil and gas revenue

Scotland’s public finances showed a modest improvement this year, with a recovery in North Sea oil... Read more
Scottish economy outstrips rest of UK

The Scottish economy is showing signs of outstripping that of the rest of the country, according to... Read more
Glasgow faces financial pressure over unresolved equal pay claims

Scotland’s largest council faces “unprecedented financial pressure” as a result of unresolved equal... Read more
Cost of free personal care in Scotland rises to £500m

The cost of the Scottish Government’s flagship free personal care policy has topped £500m for the... Read more
Scottish Fiscal Commission fears £1.79bn drop in tax revenue

A gloomy outlook has settled over the Scottish economy after a lacklustre set of economic and... Read more

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