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.
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Spending watchdog reports financial audit insights across government
Published on:NAO releases first report detailing lessons and insights across all of its 2024-25 government audits and assurance work
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DBT and HMT must improve support for regulators to kickstart economic growth
Published on:This report examines whether government and regulators are aligned in their growth ambitions, and the efficacy of recent growth initiatives.
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New Hospital Programme on firmer footing but RAAC‑affected buildings will miss 2030 replacement deadline
Published on:The NAO has published an update on the New Hospital Programme following government’s decision to reset the programme.
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Environmental regulation reform requires strategic approach
Published on:Defra and the environmental regulators reform programme faces several challenges and success will depend on a joined-up, strategic approach.
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Watchdog urges DVSA to address driving test delay backlog and cut waiting times
Published on:Failure to resolve the problem of long waiting times for car practical driving tests has exposed underlying issues at DVSA.
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Bank of England successfully navigates complex modernisation of UK’s critical payment system
Published on:The Bank of England successfully navigated complex risks to deliver its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) renewal programme.
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Four critical requirements needed for a fair, efficient asylum system
Published on:We’ve mapped the asylum system to show where delays occur, and set out four requirements for an effective system.
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Tackling frailty key to the long-term health of our aging population
Published on:Our report shows that many people living with moderate and severe frailty are not getting the care and support they need.
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New annual climate reporting helps public bodies understand scale and severity of climate risks
Published on:Our report provides insights on government’s approach so far to implementing climate-related reporting into the public sector.
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Government lacks a clear picture on how much it spends on consultants
Published on:Government does not have consistent data on how much individual departments are spending on external consultants.
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BBC World Service achieved savings but sees a fall in audiences
Published on:While the BBC World Service has achieved savings through closing TV and radio platforms, it has experienced a fall in audience numbers.
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UK government savings bank must develop improved delivery plan for overdue and over-budget digital revamp
Published on:Our report sets out the delivery of NS&I’s digital transformation programme, including how NS&I has addressed the issues and risks.
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Spending watchdog issues qualified opinions on Ministry of Defence accounts
Published on:The Comptroller and Auditor General has consequently qualified his opinions on the MoD’s financial statements for 2024-25.
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Meeting policing commitments will require significant savings and productivity improvements
Published on:New NAO report looks at how the Home Office is supporting police forces to improve their productivity and long-term financial sustainability.
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SEND reforms need to address home to school transport pressures
Published on:Our report looks at why home to school transport is one of the fastest growing areas of spending for local authorities in England.