Incentives for future decarbonisation from flagship scheme uncertain
Published on:This report reviews the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and its progress to date, as well as reviewing future risks and potential difficulties.
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Passenger journeys decline amid uncertainty over commercial viability of local bus services
Published on:A new NAO report examines if the Department for Transport has delivered value for money from its support to local bus services outside of London.
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Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies
Published on:Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies.
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Under-recovered costs of key government services lead to £340 million shortfall in income
Published on:This report considers how effectively government bodies financially manage fees and charges for certain services.
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Improving operational capability is crucial to meet rising demand with stretched resources
Published on:The National Audit Office outlines the critical importance of smarter operational delivery to improve the way public services are delivered.
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Cabinet office must improve customer experience in civil service pension scheme
Published on:Cabinet Office’s contract with MyCSP has not always effectively addressed when performance has fallen below agreed customer service levels.
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NAO identifies need for improvements to developer funding system
Published on:Weaknesses in the MHCLG developer contributions system are undermining councils’ ability to negotiate with developers, says the NAO.
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The government is not sufficiently prepared for the increasing risk from animal disease
Published on:Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one.
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FCDO must improve management of its overseas estate to halt further deterioration
Published on:FCDO has made improvements in managing its overseas estate, but it still faces significant challenges, according to a new NAO report.
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Government has more to do to reduce family justice delays
Published on:The NAO’s latest report reviews the government’s approach to improving family court services for children in England and Wales.
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HMRC secures more of the tax due from wealthy people, with further gains possible
Published on:A new report by the NAO examines the extent to which HMRC is well placed to support wealthy individuals to pay the right tax.
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Well-managed risk taking key to boosting pioneering research and innovation
Published on:UKRI should strengthen its approach to taking bolder decisions and address data challenges to maximise value for money for the taxpayer.
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Government’s 6,500-teacher pledge faces uncertainties as student numbers surge
Published on:NAO assesses if DfE is achieving value for money through its work to recruit and retain teachers for secondary schools and further education
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Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted and resilient water sector
Published on:This report examines water regulators effectiveness in ensuring the nation’s future water supply and attracting necessary investments.
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Work coach shortage leads DWP to reduce support for Universal Credit claimants
Published on:DWP has reduced the level of support it offers to Universal Credit claimants due to a shortage of available work coaches at jobcentres.
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DfE must increase student numbers to realise full benefits of T Level qualifications
Published on:The Department for Education (DfE) must address issues surrounding student take-up to continue to scale up T Levels.
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Lessons for public infrastructure investment using private finance
Published on:The aim of this National Audit Office report is to support public bodies as they consider how to finance new public infrastructure.
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NHS England’s 2022 Elective Care transformation programmes did not meet all targets
Published on:NHSE’s three elective care transformation programmes have not met their goals to help reduce how long people spend waiting for elective care.
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MoD oversight of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations still needs strengthening
Published on:Financial, legal and governance risks remain which the MoD must mitigate to support the increasingly important role of the reserve forces in national defence.
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Changes to Skilled Worker visas need whole government collaboration
Published on:Ahead of the government’s Immigration White Paper, the NAO has examined the Home Office’s management of the Skilled Worker visa route.