Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Scottish child poverty progress ‘flat’

The Scottish Government is at risk of missing its child poverty targets after figures showed around... Read more
Most councils pessimistic about net zero because of national approach

Two-thirds of councils say they are at risk of missing net zero targets because of red tape and... Read more
Climate change could require shakeup in Scottish fiscal settlement

A review of the fiscal arrangements between Scotland and the rest of the UK may be needed to... Read more
MPs call for benefits overhaul

Benefits should be increased on a guaranteed basis every year as part of an overhaul to improve the... Read more
Government social care plan ‘not enough’ to fix sector

Fragmented funding in the face of rising waiting lists and chronic understaffing has brought the... Read more
NAO: Alternative asylum seeker housing plans cost more than hotels

Government plans to house asylum seekers in barges and former military sites will cost £46m more... Read more
Inflation leaves Scottish councils in ‘extremely challenging’ place, says watchdog

Spending reserves has created uncertain future, says Accounts Commission
National Treasure

Heritage is crucial to the UK’s identity and big business. But budget cuts mean valuable works... Read more
Financial stability crucial with budgets under pressure, says Scottish watchdog

Audit changes to bolster best value and ease the burden on councils
Mission critical: is Oflog up to the job?

A new local government oversight body for England is coming, but can it do the job?

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