Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Fears raised after Scottish government borrows £200m to balance budget

The Scottish Government is to press for greater borrowing powers to deal with the increasing fiscal... Read more
Early learning investment threatened by construction and recruitment risks

Ambitious plans to expand early learning and childcare in Scotland could be undermined by risks... Read more
Political horse trading yields extra 20% funding for Scottish councils

The Scottish budget has passed its first parliamentary hurdle after the government struck a deal... Read more
Watchdog: Fife health and social care finances face 'sustainability issues'

Auditors warn of “serious financial concerns” at one of the bodies responsible for planning health... Read more
Kate Forbes named new Scottish finance secretary

Kate Forbes has been confirmed as Scottish Government finance secretary as part of a cabinet... Read more
Scottish government set to borrow to cover over optimistic forecasts

The Scottish government has defended its plan to use its resource borrowing powers for the first... Read more
Scottish draft budget sets out £1.8bn for low carbon infrastructure

The Scottish government has proposed no change to its existing five-band system of income tax in a... Read more
Quality of key Scottish council services now ‘at risk’ after years of cuts

Progress across Scottish local government is starting to stall, creating a real risk to the... Read more
Concerns over value for money in Scottish private finance deals

Auditors have raised concerns over value for money and lack of transparency in the Scottish... Read more
Auditor raises red flag over Highland Council finances

Serious concerns have been raised over the financial sustainability of Highland Council after... Read more

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