Improvements needed to ensure successful completion of Afghan resettlement programme
Published on:Government must overcome challenges to ensure its programme to resettle thousands of Afghan citizens in the UK is successfully completed.
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Government spends £377 million in 9 months to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe site operating
Published on:This investigation examines the government’s 2025 intervention in British
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UK research infrastructure better reflects national priorities – but university maintenance lags
Published on:The UK’s research infrastructure is better reflecting policy objectives but key projects such as the new supercomputer are causing concern.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail success dependent on better cross-government working and stronger ties to economic strategy
Published on:Northern Powerhouse Rail’s success is dependent on better cross-government working and stronger ties to the government’s economic strategy.
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Museums and galleries boost self-generated income but face risks to their finances
Published on:The 15 museums and galleries sponsored by DCMS increased their total self-generated income, reaching the level achieved before the pandemic.
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Shared Services Strategy unlikely to realise full potential across government
Published on:Government’s Shared Services Strategy still experiencing delays with Cabinet Office governance requiring action.
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HMRC’s large business directorate doubles the amount of additional tax revenue secured over three years
Published on:HM Revenue and Customs’ large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue collected or protected since 2021-22.
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New housing investment needs clear priorities to unlock the homes the country needs
Published on:The NAO examines whether MHCLG’s work to increase the supply of suitable land for housing development will help deliver 1.5m new homes.
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Step change needed in government financial management, NAO head to say in annual speech
Published on:Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, will deliver his annual speech in Parliament to MPs and civil servants on 10 February 2026.
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Processing delays and backlogs in Access to Work affect job security and employer finances
Published on:The NAO has investigated DWP’s operation of the Access to Work scheme to help inform public debate on its future.
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Prison and health services struggle to battle rapidly changing drug threats
Published on:The prison and health services are facing substantial, increasing and rapidly changing threats from illicit drugs in prisons, says the NAO.
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Smarter approach to tackling fraud and economic crime could save MoD millions
Published on:The Ministry of Defence could make significant savings if it better managed its losses from fraud and other forms of economic crime.
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Spending watchdog reports financial audit insights across government
Published on:NAO releases first report detailing lessons and insights across all of its 2024-25 government audits and assurance work
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DBT and HMT must improve support for regulators to kickstart economic growth
Published on:This report examines whether government and regulators are aligned in their growth ambitions, and the efficacy of recent growth initiatives.
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New Hospital Programme on firmer footing but RAAC‑affected buildings will miss 2030 replacement deadline
Published on:The NAO has published an update on the New Hospital Programme following government’s decision to reset the programme.
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Environmental regulation reform requires strategic approach
Published on:Defra and the environmental regulators reform programme faces several challenges and success will depend on a joined-up, strategic approach.
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Watchdog urges DVSA to address driving test delay backlog and cut waiting times
Published on:Failure to resolve the problem of long waiting times for car practical driving tests has exposed underlying issues at DVSA.
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Bank of England successfully navigates complex modernisation of UK’s critical payment system
Published on:The Bank of England successfully navigated complex risks to deliver its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) renewal programme.
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Four critical requirements needed for a fair, efficient asylum system
Published on:We’ve mapped the asylum system to show where delays occur, and set out four requirements for an effective system.
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Tackling frailty key to the long-term health of our aging population
Published on:Our report shows that many people living with moderate and severe frailty are not getting the care and support they need.