Rachel Willcox

Freelance journalist

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Government in the dark over external consultant spend

A lack of consistent data over departmental spend on external consultants is hampering efforts to... Read more
Nearly half of UK universities face deficits this year

The Office for Students has warned of a worsening prognosis for university finances, after new... Read more
City leaders warn of “impossible choices” amid deepening fiscal crisis

Councils outside of London anticipate being forced to raise council tax to cover the spiralling... Read more
Child benefit fraud crackdown dubbed ‘cavalier’ by select committee chair

An “arbitrary” decision to shortcut the process used by HMRC to crackdown on child benefit fraud... Read more
Rural areas overlooked in government net zero strategies, EY warns

Rural areas are being overlooked in national strategies to embrace the shift to a clean energy, low... Read more
Local strategies the ‘clear’ solution to NEET numbers and social mobility – Lords committee

More powers for councils, mayors and others in the system could help reduce the “shocking” number... Read more
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

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