Rachel Willcox

Freelance journalist specialising in business and finance

Recent articles

Policymaking for an ageing population

The voting power of an ageing population means governments are making bad long-term economic... Read more
News analysis: White paper delay raises questions over levelling-up

Uncertainty surrounds Whitehall’s commitment to releasing its grip on spending levers. Rachel... Read more
Pandemic paradox: what coronavirus means for the future of the NHS

With coronavirus prompting big questions about the kind of health and care system we need, Rachel... Read more
Carbon conundrum

Local authorities have an important role to play in the UK’s goal to hit net-zero carbon... Read more
Talent contest

A combination of demographic changes, skills shortages, resource constraints and competition with... Read more
Trust and transparency: examining the UK charity sector

Dogged by scandals and a donations slump, clarity on operations and use of funds is vital if the... Read more
University challenge: higher education reaches a crisis point

The higher education sector faces unprecedented turmoil but the huge range of funding models means... Read more
Academy schools failing to make the grade

Between financial controversies and more fundamental questions about sustainability, the academies... Read more
Eyes on the money: councils turning to commercialism

Amid huge uncertainty about funding services beyond 2020, councils are turning to commercial... Read more
How finance is marching to the digital beat

As the public sector enters a second wave of digital development, the impact on the finance... Read more

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