Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Scottish unemployment rises, ONS figures say

Unemployment in Scotland has risen by 0.4 percentage points, although it remains below the rate in... Read more
Auditors slam NHS Lothian for lack of financial planning

Auditors have warned that the financial sustainability of NHS Lothian remains a “significant risk... Read more
Economic analysis warns of slow growth in Scotland

Weak consumer and business confidence fuelled by Brexit uncertainty is likely to hamper growth in... Read more
Scottish auditors to analyse early learning

Scotland’s Auditor General and the Accounts Commission are embarking on a major audit of the... Read more
Warning on Clackmannanshire finances

“Serious concerns” remain over the finances of Clackmannanshire Council, which faces a budget gap... Read more
IT blunders leave pensions body facing funding gap

The mishandling of a high-profile IT project has left Scotland’s public sector pensions body facing... Read more
Scottish Government ‘not informed about own digital progress’

The Scottish Government has been warned that it must show greater strategic leadership across the... Read more
Scottish councils’ ‘rainy day’ funds to drop below £1bn

Scottish councils have defended their use of funds set aside for emergencies to pay for ... Read more
Business rates change ‘must be adequately funded’

Councils have warned that reforms to increase the frequency of business rates revaluations must be... Read more
NHS ‘must solve unfinished business’ to improve patient care

The ambition of improved patient care set out in the NHS long-term plan will be jeopardised without... Read more

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