Vivienne Russell

Vivienne Russell is a freelance journalist and a former editor of Public Finance Magazine.

Recent articles

County councils denounce ‘short-term’ fixes to social care crisis

Proposals to stem the social care funding crisis through an increased council tax precept and... Read more
NHS at “breaking point”, doctors and nurses say

Nurses and doctors have added their voices to concerns about pressures in the NHS, with nurses’... Read more
McGuinness resigns from NI executive as green energy scandal deepens

Fresh elections to the Northern Ireland Executive are expected in the coming weeks after Martin... Read more
Councils could face £14bn pothole repair bill by 2019

Councils could face a £14bn pothole repair bill over the next two years, the Local Government... Read more
Government no longer largest shareholder in Lloyds Bank

The government is now no longer the largest shareholder in Lloyds Bank the Treasury announced this... Read more
Fears of ‘brain-drain’ as academics denounce Brexit in poll

The vast majority of academics believe Brexit will be bad for higher education in the UK and many... Read more
Committee chairs urge May to address health and care funding

Three select committee chairs are calling on prime minister Theresa May to facilitate cross-party... Read more
Javid unlocks £7bn fund to ‘turbo charge’ affordable housing

Housing providers are being invited to bid for a share of a £7bn fund in what is being billed... Read more
Joint approach yields “significant benefits”, say ombudsmen

Two ombudsmen have hailed the success of an integrated approach to investigating complex health and... Read more
Public finance leaders receive New Year honours

The new years honours list once again brought recognition to a wide range of leading lights in the... Read more

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