Mark Smulian

is a freelance journalist

Recent articles

CIPFA conference: devolution can offset worst effects of Brexit

Devolution done well could deliver growth that would cancel out the damage that will be done to the... Read more
CFOs of the future 'will need better people skills'

The finance directors of 2030 will need better people skills than their counterparts of today... Read more
NHS Improvement chief hails ‘impossible’ efficiency gains

The NHS has achieved efficiency savings “at the borderline of the impossible”, NHS... Read more
There would be a price to ending the pay cap, says think-tank

Tax rises or looser fiscal plans would be needed before chancellor Philip Hammond could remove the... Read more
Review group urges radical reform of Scotland’s budget process

The group set up to review Scotland’s budget process has urged radical reform to reflect that... Read more
Amateur auditors claim widespread financial mismanagement at Lambeth

A group of local activists has claimed to unearth evidence of large-scale financial mismanagement... Read more
UK has fourth most effective civil service in the world, says survey

The UK has the world’s fourth most effective civil service, an international survey has found.
Warning issued on rural services and housing

A 12-strong coalition of organisations concerned with rural areas has warned these face becoming... Read more
Guide to expanding the railways published

Campaign groups hoping to open new rail lines or stations must assemble a persuasive business case... Read more
Faith in STPs' effectiveness has improved, says HFMA

Faith in the effectiveness of Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships to help transform... Read more

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