Anthony Barej

Reporter at Public Finance

Recent articles

Government procurement agency ‘wasting money’

Public money is being wasted because a government body set up to buy common goods and services... Read more
Scottish Government faces devolution challenges, says watchdog

The Scottish Government faces major funding and staffing challenges in the next stage of financial... Read more
Road investment strategy millions of pounds over budget

Decisive action is needed after plans to upgrade England’s roadways went £841m over... Read more
KPMG analysis: LGPS deficit falls by more than expected

The Local Government Pension Scheme deficit has fallen £47bn to around £35bn, around... Read more
NHS ‘struggling to improve mental health services for young people’

NHS commissioning bodies are failing to improve mental health services for young people, says an... Read more
MoJ reveals plans to build four prisons in England and Wales

Plans for four prisons capable of holding 5,000 inmates have been announced by the Ministry of... Read more
IFS highlights ‘winners and losers’ following school funding change

Some schools in England could be facing a 7% funding cut after 2020 following the roll out of the... Read more
Benefit cuts and lack of housing fuel homelessness, say charities

Homelessness among young people is being fuelled by cuts to benefits and a shortfall in housing,... Read more
Crowdfunding could plug gaps for services, says LGiU

Crowdfunding could offer a much-needed source of extra income for cash-strapped local authorities,... Read more
Public borrowing down while inflation shows rapid rise

Public sector borrowing for the financial year-to-date is at its lowest level since 2008, according... Read more

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