The first Road Investment Strategy represents an important step forward towards better long-term planning of the strategic road network. However, the speed with which it was put together created risks to deliverability, affordability and value for money.
The BBC has made progress transferring commissioning, production and journalism outside London, according to a new National Audit Office report.
This report examines whether government has an effective approach to enhancing workforce skills.
Government is funding thousands of levelling up projects across the UK. But many of these deadlines are unlikely to be met.
This report examines the Department for International Trade’s strategy for supporting investment into the UK.
This report looks at the set-up of the UK infrastructure Bank, including HM Treasury’s planning before launch.
We have published a series of reports which explore some of the major risks to public finances highlighted in the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA).
We have published a series of reports which explore some of the major risks to public finances highlighted in the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA).
We have published a series of reports which explore some of the major risks to public finances highlighted in the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA).
This new report responds to a request from the Environmental Audit Committee to examine local government and net zero.
Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 covering the period 2008-2011
Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 5: ‘Deliver reliable and efficient transport networks that support economic growth’
This report examines Department for International Trade (DIT) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) progress and performance in supporting UK exports.
Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 covering the period 2008-2011
Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 3 led by the Home Office: ‘Ensure controlled, fair migration that protects the public and contributes to economic growth’
Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 covering the period 2008-2011
Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 7 led by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: ‘Improve the economic performance of all English regions and reduce the gap in economic growth rates between regions’
Housing is one of the government’s key priorities. Explore the changes in the housing market in England and build a richer understanding of what they mean for different parts of the country.
This report applies experience from auditing cross-government challenges to highlight the risks government needs to manage to achieve net zero.
Better access to public information can improve accountability and service delivery. Government needs a firm grasp of whether that potential is being realised.
The strategic case for HS2, in terms of increasing rail capacity and generating regional growth, has still to be demonstrated clearly.
For combined authorities to deliver real progress they will need to demonstrate that they can drive economic growth and contribute to public sector reform.
DCLG has made good progress in its design of 100% local business rates retention but faces a challenging timescale for delivery.