Kerry Lorrimer

Freelance reporter

Recent articles

Scholar out as Treasury permanent secretary

The Treasury’s top civil servant is stepping down with immediate effect, the government has ... Read more
Backroom changes in No 10 boost local knowledge

The overhaul of Downing Street’s advisors has boosted public finance and local government expertise.
Inflation measure switch to CPIH confirmed after court battle

The Treasury has won a court battle with pension funds over a planned shift in inflation... Read more
Health budgets will pay for impact of fuel poverty, think-tank warns

Councils and health trusts will end up paying for the increased cost of illnesses linked to fuel... Read more
LGPS death grant age limit discriminates, minister warned

The government could face another legal challenge over pension rules.
Levelling up legislation needs funding to succeed, MPs tell government

Plans to improve communities need spending commitments to become a reality, the levelling up... Read more
More councils warn cost pressures are biting into budgets

Inflation and the pay increases needed to keep staff above the bread line are piling pressure on... Read more
Fitch warns of fiscal constraints amid bleak economic results

The next prime minister has been warned by ratings agency Fitch that the potential for tax cuts or... Read more
Retailers and vulnerable households need help as inflation tops 10%, ministers warned

The government needs to come up with support that could offset the impact of rising inflation on... Read more

Pages

Top