Environmental regulation
Published on:This NAO report focuses on how Defra and the regulators carry out their duties in practice and sets out recommendations for them to consider.
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Regulating for Growth
Winter 2025/26This upcoming NAO study will examine whether government and regulators are aligned in their work of how regulation can contribute to growth.
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Regulating water, energy and broadband to protect consumers
Summer 2026The study will assess whether regulation is working effectively, to ensure suppliers deliver customer service that meets expectations.
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Building Trust in Markets: takeaways from our regulation webinar
Published on:Read the key takeaways and watch the recording of our 2025 regulations webinar on building trust in markets.
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Regulating for investment and outcomes in the 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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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 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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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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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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How to deliver regulation locally
Published on:This report brings together our learning and identifies eight areas for government departments and national regulators to consider when designing, delivering and improving regulation involving local regulatory delivery.
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Regulating to achieve environmental outcomes
Published on:This report examines how regulation is contributing towards the delivery of government’s environmental objectives.
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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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FOI request and disclosure log 2025
Responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests made to the NAO in 2025.
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FOI request and disclosure log 2024
Responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests made to the NAO in 2024.
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Regulating after EU Exit
Published on:This report assesses how UK regulators have managed taking on new responsibilities following EU Exit.
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Regulation post-EU exit: what are the key issues?
Published on:We brought together experts on regulation and Britain’s relationship with Europe to discuss the issues facing regulators following the UK’s exit from the EU.
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Regulation of private renting
Published on:This report examines the extent to which the regulation of private renting supports DLUHC’s aim to ensure fairness for renters.
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Departmental Overview 2020-21: Regulation
Published on:A brief summary of what regulation is for, how it is done, and an update on key developments
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Principles of effective regulation
Published on:This framework is intended as a useful tool for policymakers and regulators overseeing any given market.
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Regulating the financial sustainability of higher education providers in England
Published on:This report looks at the Office for Student’s responsibilities for financial regulation of higher education providers.