Kerry Lorimer

Scotland-based freelance journalist

Recent articles

Scots councils in push for tourist tax

Scottish councils should be able to collect a discretionary local tourist tax if Scotland is to... Read more
An independent Scotland ‘would face at least 10 more years of austerity’

An independent Scotland would face at least another decade of austerity, according to new analysis... Read more
Sturgeon releases vision for Scottish wellbeing

A new framework setting out an economic, social and environmental vision for Scotland has been set... Read more
Give Scotland control over immigration, says Mackay

Scotland should have greater control over immigration in the wake of subdued growth forecasts for... Read more
Brexit could sink Scottish fish industry

A no-deal Brexit would have a devastating impact on the Scottish fishing industry, MPs have been... Read more
Sluggish growth set to slash Scottish tax take

Scotland faces a £1.7bn reduction in income tax revenues over the next five years against the... Read more
Tax system to diverge further, says Scots finance minister

Further divergence between Scotland and the rest of the UK on taxation is inevitable because of... Read more
Sound and sustainable public finances ‘vital to Scottish independence’

Sustainable management of Scotland’s public finances is at the heart of a keenly awaited report... Read more
Scots ministers to probe data anomalies following tax changes

The Scottish Government has promised to probe arrangements for the new Scottish income tax system... Read more
Scottish councils see funding allocation rise

Scottish councils have turned a corner in their revenue funding allocation from the Scottish... Read more

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