Rachel Willcox

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

MPs to turn up scrutiny on HS2

The beleaguered HS2 project faces further scrutiny following the government announcement that the... Read more
Call to increase auto-enrolment to tackle pension poverty

Scottish Widows has called for an increase in auto-enrolment contributions to workplace pensions to... Read more
King’s speech confirms NHS modernisation programme in this parliament

The government’s commitment to NHS reforms in this parliamentary session was laid out in the King’s... Read more
Local government responds to the King’s speech

Local government bodies have cautiously welcomed reforms included in this week’s King’s speech,... Read more
Legislation to pave way for British Steel nationalisation

British Steel could be back in government hands for the first time since being sold off in 1988,... Read more
CIPFA: Strong governance needed for continuity following local elections

Stability and effective governance will be needed to navigate the huge political upheaval following... Read more
Universities at breaking point, MPs warn

The government has no clear plan for universities facing insolvency and protections for students... Read more
King’s Fund calls for progress on health innovation zones

The government’s proposed health innovation zones should bring together a “coalition of the willing... Read more
Draft civil service code targets system no longer fit for purpose, says think-tank

A focus on values and cultural expectation forms the basis of a proposed new civil service code put... Read more
Iran war could cost Treasury up to £8bn a year, finds IPPR

Higher debt interest payments and lost tax revenue due to prolonged conflict in the Middle East... Read more

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