Vivienne Russell

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

Recent articles

News analysis: capital welcomes tax powers call

London Mayor Boris Johnson has embraced the Travers commission proposals for increased financial... Read more
The western front

Finance Minister Jane Hutt is marshalling Wales’ response to austerity. She talks to Public... Read more
London Finance Commission calls for tax powers for capital

London government should have full control over council tax, stamp duty and business rates as well... Read more
PAC slams 'conflict of interest' of Big Four tax staff in Whitehall

Large accountancy firms that advise corporations and individuals on tax avoidance should be banned... Read more
Trust board slammed for Stafford Hospital’s ‘shocking’ care failings

A focus on cost-cutting led to ‘shocking’ failures in the patient care provided at Mid-... Read more
Outsourcing: not an open and shut case

Outsourcing hit the news for all the wrong reasons last year, putting traditional contracts under... Read more
Gardner’s question time: auditor general interview

Former CIPFA president Caroline Gardner is back at Audit Scotland, sowing the seeds of good... Read more
Cost-cutting concern over private prisons

Ministry of Justice plans for more private sector prisons are expected to bring innovation and cut... Read more
Games on: preparing for the London Olympics

Reports of the Olympics organisers dropping the baton have been greatly exaggerated, finance... Read more
Right-to-buy discounts increased

Council house tenants in England will be able to buy their homes with discounts of up to £75,... Read more

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