Vivienne Russell

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

Recent articles

Government sets up new ‘Council for the North’

Local enterprise partnerships from across the North of England will come together to form a new... Read more
CIPFA member in move to lead Grant Thornton’s assurance work

Jon Roberts has taken over as head of assurance at Grant Thornton where he will oversee the... Read more
Taking a public view: Sarah Howard interviewed

Incoming CIPFA president Sarah Howard shares her passions for public services and all things Pre-... Read more
McVey under fire for misleading universal credit comments

Work and pensions secretary Esther McVey has come under pressure to withdraw what have been... Read more
Councils ‘face £8bn black hole by 2025’

Town and county halls in England will face a funding black hole of almost £8bn by the middle of the... Read more
Brokenshire issues warning to developers avoiding planning obligations

Housing developers must be held to account if they fail to deliver promised community benefits,... Read more
Think-tank calls for overhaul of NHS pay systems

NHS pay systems are outdated, inflexible and “frequently unfair” and should be reformed to motivate... Read more
Devolution of powers ‘gives Wales opportunity to reform council tax’

Council tax in Wales should be reformed at the same time as the nation gains new powers over income... Read more
Latest Whole of Government Accounts shows £2.4trn net liability

Whole of Government Accounts for 2016-17 have been published today, showing the government’s... Read more
‘Care should be free with dedicated insurance pot’

Middle aged, older people and employers should pay into a dedicated social insurance fund that... Read more

Pages

Top