Vivienne Russell

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

Recent articles

CIPFA makes new home at Mansell Street

CIPFA’s new Mansell Street offices were officially opened today at a launch event attended by many... Read more
CIPFA launches North West co-operative training scheme

CIPFA has launched a co-operative training scheme in the North West to ensure public financial... Read more
PAC criticises ‘weak’ efforts to tackle Housing Benefit fraud

Whitehall incentives for local authorities to tackle Housing Benefit fraud and error are weak and... Read more
Charities urged to increase transparency over use of public money

Large charities have been criticised for failing to be transparent about the amount of public money... Read more
Private landlord regulation ‘needed to control Housing Benefit’

Tougher regulation of the private-rented sector is needed in order to stop landlords from... Read more
Auditors highlight uncertainty over future public health funding

Removing the ring-fence from the local government public health grant could harm Public Health... Read more
DCLG reveals successful counter-fraud fund bids

The Department for Communities and Local Government has announced some of the successful bidders... Read more
CBI calls for government focus on low pay and living costs

Business leaders are urging the government to boost the living standards of low earners by raising... Read more
Extra funding needed for ‘under pressure’ GPs, says Nuffield Trust

General practice is in need of both more money and significant reform if it is to meet the... Read more
Auditors criticise ‘inconsistent’ school governance checks

Central government and local authorities do not tackle underperformance in academies and maintained... Read more

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