Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Aberdeen brings its debt up to £400m with two PWLB loans

Aberdeen City Council has taken out two loans from the Public Works Loan Board, bringing its total... Read more
Tougher GCSEs ‘risk students’ mental health’

The shake-up of GCSEs risks damaging the mental health of students and demoralising those who are... Read more
Scotland’s budget deficit improves despite worsening income tax revenues

Scotland’s net fiscal balance has improved slightly on last year, with an increase in revenues... Read more
UK borrowing goes up 60%, say ONS figures

Confidence in UK public finances has taken a hit as the latest data revealed a smaller than... Read more
Social care in London ‘faces £540m funding black hole by 2025’

Adult social care in London faces a budget gap of £540m by 2025 unless a national funding shortfall... Read more
Government announces review into benefits of HS2

The future of the high-speed HS2 rail project is to be determined by the findings of an independent... Read more
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

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