Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Government urged to reinstate ‘real terms’ health grants

The government has been urged by two leading charities to reverse £1bn in “short-sighted” cuts to... Read more
UK climate pledge ‘just the first step’

The UK has committed to eradicating its net contribution to climate change by 2050, in a plan that... Read more
NHS ‘failing patients’ on waiting times

Patients are being put at risk by the “unacceptable” failure of NHS trusts to meet waiting list... Read more
Inadequate fraud processes leave Welsh public services ‘with £1bn hole’

Public services in Wales are at risk of losing up to £1bn a year as a result of fraud - but... Read more
Benefits devolution to Scotland ‘highly risky’ to budget

The mass devolution of social security benefits next year represents a “very significant fiscal... Read more
Scotland could raise taxes to plug £1bn funding black hole

The Scottish Government is facing a budgetary shortfall of £1bn over the next three years in the... Read more
Council tax in Scotland ‘must be reformed’

Fundamental reform of the council tax will be needed if Scottish councils are to raise additional... Read more
Scottish investment bank ‘should also lend to third sector’

The potential of the new Scottish National Investment Bank will be compromised if it is limited to... Read more
Universal credit overhaul could end child poverty in Scotland

Child poverty remains one of Scotland’s most stubborn public policy conundrums – but new research... Read more
Assignation of VAT revenues to Scotland delayed

The assignation of almost £6bn in VAT revenues to the Scottish Government is to be put on hold due... Read more

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