Department for Science, Innovation & Technology 2023-24
Published on:This report provides an introduction to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, and our examination of its spending & performance.
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The role of regulators in a changing world
Published on:Read the key takeaways from our recent webinar or watch the recording to hear from the regulators who joined our panel.
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Department for Business and Trade 2022-23
Published on:This guide has been produced to support the Business and Trade Committee in its examination of DBT’s remit, plans and budget.
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Regulation 2023-24
Published on:This overview provides an introduction to regulation, and the NAO’s examination of regulatory performance and spending across government.
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The National Space Strategy and the role of the UK Space Agency
Published on:Strategic shortcomings are undermining government’s aims to make the UK one of the world’s most innovative and attractive space economies.
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Innovation in regulation: key takeaways from our webinar
Published on:Read the highlights and watch the recording from our recent event, Effective regulation in a climate of innovation.
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Department for Science, Innovation & Technology 2022-23
Published on:The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) was formed in February 2023. This guide summarises the key information and insights that can be gained from examination of DSIT’s predecessor departments.
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DCMS’s management of its COVID-19 loan book
Published on:Government has made progress in recovering COVID-era sports and culture loans, but it needs a long-term plan to manage repayments at scale.
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Preparedness for online safety regulation
Published on:Our report looks at whether the preparations undertaken by DSIT (and previously DCMS) and Ofcom for the implementation of the new online safety legislation are sufficiently advanced.
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Supporting investment into the UK
Published on:This report examines the Department for International Trade’s strategy for supporting investment into the UK.
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Investigation into the UKHSA’s health security campus programme
Published on:The UK’s future resilience to dangerous diseases is being undermined by decision-making failures regarding a planned health security campus in Harlow.
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Departmental overview 2019-20: Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published on:A summary of the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy, spending in 2019-20, its major areas of activity and performance, and the challenges it is likely to face in the coming year, based on the insights from our financial audit and value for money work.
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Tax measures to encourage economic growth
Published on:Although government provides billions in tax reliefs each year to encourage growth, it does not monitor or evaluate them closely enough.
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Financial services regulation: Adapting to change
Published on:Our report looks at how the Financial Conduct Authority is responding to changes in its regulatory powers and wider developments in the financial services sector.
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Regulation in the water sector
Spring 2025We will examine the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks in incentivising investment in the water sector and achieving the outcomes set for the sector.
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The UK border: Implementing an effective trade border
Published on:Government has repeatedly changed its plans for introducing full import controls following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
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Bank of England: Managing legal, ethical and staff compliance risks
Published on:The Bank of England is overhauling its management of non-financial risks. The Bank is progressing but recognises there is more to be done.
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Lessons learned: Private finance for infrastructure
Spring 2025Background In July 2024, the new government’s legislative programme signalled the aim to grow the economy and promote a new partnership with the private sector including using private finance to deliver infrastructure projects. Scope We have reported to successive Parliaments on the value for money of using private finance to deliver infrastructure projects. This study […]
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Investigation into Bulb Energy
Published on:There has been a substantial reduction in the potential cost to the taxpayer of supporting the transfer of Bulb Energy to a ringfenced supplier under Octopus, but risks remain.
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Supporting the UK’s priority industry sectors
Winter 2024/25Our study will examine whether DBT is well-positioned to secure impact from its support for priority industry sectors.