Vivienne Russell

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

Recent articles

Bespoke Brexit deal ‘needed for right public sector staff mix’

It is not credible to assume British workers will fill public sector vacancies once the UK has left... Read more
ONS looks at reclassifying student loans

The Office for National Statistics has begun work to look at reclassifying students loans so... Read more
Welsh first minister to step down

Wales’ first minister Carwyn Jones has announced he will step down from his position later this... Read more
Don’t take public trust for granted, commission chair warns charities

Charities can no longer expect the public to give them the benefit of the doubt, new Charity... Read more
From dogma to diligence: discussions on outsourcing

A diverse group of public service experts attended a CIPFA round table discussion to consider how... Read more
Wales Audit Office names next auditor general

Adrian Crompton has been named as the next auditor general for Wales following approval by Welsh... Read more
MHCLG to consult on statutory override of IFRS 9

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is planning to consult on a statutory... Read more
Public finances ‘on the road to recovery’

The economy is expected to grow more strongly than expected this year and the public finances will... Read more
Clear view of education provision ‘hard with high rate of academy conversions’

Local authorities are struggling to take a holistic view of education provision in their areas... Read more
Hospital trusts’ deficit rises above £1bn

The total deficit of NHS providers had risen above £1bn by the end of 2017 following... Read more

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