Kerry Lorrimer

Freelance reporter

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Treasury officials among New Year honours awards

The Treasury’s former permanent secretary sacked by Kwasi Kwarteng has been given a top honour.
Ditch the crystal ball and pick up the phone in 2023

PF editor Chris Smith looks ahead at how the public sector can make the most of 2023.
How councils can benefit from recovered criminal data

Two years on from the EncroChat data drop, the treasure trove of intelligence is reaching local... Read more
Reserves under pressure as government confirms Pickles 2.0

Public services leaders have criticised the late spending settlement from Whitehall for limiting... Read more
Councils sound alarm over homeless demand

Local authorities are facing claims for help from up to a million homeless people, say campaigners.
Plans unmade in Dagenham to achieve £14.6m savings

An East London borough has set out plans for a council tax rise.
Starmer pledges funding devolution

More decisions on funding will be given to regional leaders, Labour has pledged.
Analysis: There is a long way to go to help Ukrainian refugees

The war in Ukraine is rapidly changing, but the crisis is continuing – including in the UK.... Read more
Back to the future: the return of big government?

World leaders are spending on a scale not seen since the 1970s to avert multiple crises. Is it a... Read more
It’s the census, stupid. Why ministers are focused on the wrong missing millions

Until the centre understands the reality of how public services actually work in reality, the cycle... Read more

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