Vivienne Russell

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

Recent articles

Pension funds seek alternative asset classes

Public sector pension funds are increasingly investing in alternative asset classes, according to... Read more
Historic England gives 10 areas £6m boost to preserve heritage

Ten areas in England have been named the first designated Heritage Action Zones and will share in... Read more
Overhaul of education funding ‘will not help poorer children’

The planned overhaul of education funding will do little to help disadvantaged pupils who live in... Read more
IfG counts cost of government policy changes

Constant upheaval and changes of direction in government policy are hugely costly in both... Read more
Office for Budget Responsibility upgrades 2017 growth forecast

Chancellor Philip Hammond welcomed a more optimistic immediate outlook for the economy and public... Read more
MPs urge chancellor to fill social care funding hole

MPs are urging the government to commit to closing the social care funding gap over the course of... Read more
Council tax bills set for biggest increase in a decade, CIPFA finds

Council tax in England is set to rise by an average of 4% next year – the biggest increase in a... Read more
CIPFA urges public sector exemption from insurance premium tax

CIPFA has called for public bodies to be exempt from insurance premium tax (IPT) in order to... Read more
A different model for local audit procurement?

Public Sector Audit Appointments has filled a gap left by the Audit Commission, allowing councils... Read more
Public budgets to face hikes in personal injury payouts

Public sector finances will be hit by a dramatic upcoming change to the discount rate applied to... Read more

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