Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Government eyes performance-related pay in civil service

Performance-related pay is to be piloted among senior civil servants in a bid to prevent an exodus... Read more
Warrington faces Best Value inspection

Warrington Borough Council is to face an investigation after figures revealed it is £1.8bn in debt... Read more
Guildford told to go ‘back to basics’ amid housing department fraud investigation

Serious failings uncovered at Guildford Borough Council in the wake of a criminal investigation... Read more
MPs: social housing needs investment and government action

Social housing providers have taken the “deeply concerning” decision to build fewer homes as a... Read more
Next government has ‘less time than ever’ to set spending priorities

The next government has been urged to launch a one-year spending review within its first few weeks... Read more
OECD gloomy on ‘sluggish’ UK economy

The UK economy will grow more slowly than any other advanced economy next year, the OECD has warned... Read more
Care sector issues warning as visa application numbers collapse

Social care visa applications have plummeted since the introduction of a ban on overseas workers... Read more
LGPS funds need to keep ‘clear view’ of net zero

Robustly analysing climate risks will be critical if local government pension scheme funds are... Read more
NAO: Childcare expansion success ‘remains unclear’

An ambitious expansion in free childcare for working parents may not represent value for money, and... Read more
PAC warns about student loan system ‘wide open’ to fraud

Lack of oversight has left the student loan system wide open to exploitation by organised... Read more

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