Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

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
Auditors slam Scottish government for lack of oversight on deals scheme

The Scottish government has no plan in place to measure the long-term success of a £5.2bn city... Read more
Scottish councils call for an extra £1bn to protect local services

An additional £1bn in revenue funding will be needed to preserve essential local services, Scottish... Read more
Scottish fury at ‘unprecedented’ Budget delay

Scottish councils may need to set their council tax rates before their spending plans are agreed as... Read more
Scottish councils ‘losing pride’ due to cuts

The Scottish Government has been warned that years of cuts to council budgets will put its own... Read more

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