Government adopts novel finance structure for Sizewell C and will need to monitor risks closely
Published on:The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) delivery model for Sizewell C places more risks on taxpayers and consumers.
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Stronger support for innovation in transport sector can unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits
Published on:DfT has strengthened how it supports use of new science and technology, but must establish a clearer risk appetite and provide better support.
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Falling pupil numbers in primary schools requires a coordinated response from DfE, local authorities and academy trusts
Published on:Despite primary school pupil numbers falling since 2018/19, DfE has provided the school sector with limited support to manage the risks.
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Government compensation schemes improve claims process – but overall costs remain uncertain
Published on:Government compensation schemes have made progress identifying claimants and paying out but have more to do to compensate all those eligible.
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Shared ownership is a complex part-buy, part-rent model, not always fully understood by those who enter it
Published on:Shared ownership, now the largest remaining government-supported housing scheme, is a complex arrangement and can cause unexpected fees
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Full rollout of control framework can enable more effective management of government’s financial transactions
Published on:Fully implementing the government’s control framework can enable more effective management of its financial investments.
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Tree planting and peatland restoration schemes show progress – but step-change needed to ensure success
Published on:Defra scheme leads to substantial increase in tree planting and peatland restoration but is losing momentum
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Government has more to do to boost the UK’s resilience to severe space weather
Published on:The government has boosted the UK’s resilience to severe space weather but ongoing issues need to be resolved, an NAO report has found.
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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.