Water supply and demand management
This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.
Universal Credit advances fraud
This report outlines the
extent of Universal Credit advances fraud and the DWP’s actions to detect, recover and prevent it.
Investigation into government’s response to the collapse of Thomas Cook
This investigation examines the government’s response to the collapse of Thomas Cook.
Defence capabilities – delivering what was promised
This study examined whether the MoD gets the capabilities it requires when it needs them to meet its defence objectives.
Supporting disadvantaged families through free early education and childcare entitlements in England
This report examines whether the Department for Education is supporting disadvantaged families effectively through free early education and childcare entitlements.
The cost of EU Exit preparations
This report looks at how much government departments spent on their activities preparing for the UK’s exit from the EU.
Gambling regulation: problem gambling and protecting vulnerable people
This report examines the extent to which gambling regulation protects people from gambling‑related harms and addresses emerging risks.
The Equipment Plan 2019 to 2029
This study assesses the financial assumptions underlying the Ministry of Defence’s 10-year Equipment Plan.
Local authority investment in commercial property
Our report examines whether MHCLG’s framework allows for the management of risks to local authorities from commercial property investment.
Improving the prison estate
This report examines the condition and capacity of HM Prison and Probation Service’s prison estate.