Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

More people moving to Scotland after income tax changes

Scotland saw higher net migration from elsewhere in the UK after adopting a more progressive income... Read more
Councils face ‘another blow’ from right to buy, government told

The government has been accused of economic illiteracy for failing to allow councils to use 100% of... Read more
IFS warns government over international fiscal comparison

The UK will be forced to raise taxes if its public spending levels continue to match those of other... Read more
Scottish benefit spending to get more oversight – auditor general

Scotland’s devolved benefits are to come under the scrutiny of the national spending watchdog,... Read more
PAC: BBC needs clearer plan for £700m spending outside of London

The BBC lacks a clear plan for how to deliver the benefits of moving £700m of spending out of... Read more
Government updates MRP guidance

New safeguards have been introduced to curtail “excessive borrowing” by local authorities which... Read more
Labour plans to speed up bus franchising to ‘kickstart revival’ in local services

Local leaders would be given greater power over funding and franchising bus services under plans... Read more
Five plead guilty in ‘largest ever’ benefit fraud case

Five members of an organised gang have been convicted of what has been described as the biggest... Read more
Minister tells councils to curb spending on staff doing union duties

Councils have been urged to cap the amount they spend paying staff to carry out union duties in... Read more
Ukraine refugees need long term housing plan, ministers told

Councils and charities concern over growing number presenting as homeless

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