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.
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Government’s mega-projects need stronger governance
Published on:Government projects that are particularly costly, innovative, risky, complex and strategically significant need stronger governance.
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DBT’s approach to supporting UK industry needs boost to unlock full potential of Industrial Strategy
Published on:DBT must improve how it supports UK industries to help government maximise the impact of the Industrial Strategy and grow the economy.
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Whole government response essential to local authorities’ financial sustainability
Published on:Pressured public services and delays to reform the funding system are contributing to local authorities’ finances becoming unsustainable.
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Government a long way from achieving its vision of containing antimicrobial resistance
Published on:A new report from the National Audit Office finds that government has made limited progress on combatting antimicrobial resistance.
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FCDO’s £285 million investment in St Helena Airport has not yet achieved expected benefits
Published on:FCDO’s £285mn investment in St Helena Airport has not yet achieved expected benefits, including increased tourism and self-generated income.
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Increasingly complex tax system burdens government and business with billions in admin costs
Published on:An increasingly complex tax system is burdening government and business with billions in admin costs and rising.
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Innovation key to realising “immense opportunities” for productivity and resilience gains in public services, NAO head to say in annual speech
Published on:The head of the NAO’s annual speech will focus on the challenges of rising demand for public services and stretched resources.