Principles of effective regulation
Published on:This framework is intended as a useful tool for policymakers and regulators overseeing any given market.
Search results for 'Regulation'
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Regulating the financial sustainability of higher education providers in England
Published on:This report looks at the Office for Student’s responsibilities for financial regulation of higher education providers.
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The quality of social housing
Winter 2026/27This upcoming National Audit Office (NAO) report examines MHCLG’s understanding of the quality of existing social housing in England.
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When regulation affects everything from education to transport, how do we make regulation effective?
Published on:Good regulation can be used to achieve a range of different aims and opportunities. It can support innovation, make workplaces safer, or help to keep essential services affordable.
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Commercial Insights team
Our Commercial Insights team are experts on the government’s commercial work, regulation and contract management.
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Monitoring and responding to companies in distress: lessons learned
Published on:Our report provides updates on the government’s evolving approach to national resilience and risk management.
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Monitoring and responding to companies in distress: good practice
Published on:Our guide sets out the elements to consider & questions to support good practice and value for money, through real examples from our reports.
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From COVID-19 to Net Zero: How can regulation respond to change?
Published on:In September 2021, the NAO hosted a virtual seminar From COVID-19 to Net Zero: How can regulation respond to change? It was an opportunity to hear from thought leaders in regulatory policy and practice on adapting to change in challenging times. Regulation in the UK has entered a period of considerable change, from EU Exit […]
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Overview Regulation 2019
Published on:The NAO is publishing a suite of Departmental Overviews, one for each government department and a selection of cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons Select Committees and Members of Parliament.
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Department for Culture, Media & Sport, and the BBC 2024-25
Published on:Our overview of the Department for Culture, Media & Sport, and the BBC for 2024-25.
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Investigation into shared ownership
Published on:Shared ownership is now the largest government-backed housing scheme, but not all consumers understand it fully and some face unexpected fees.
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The Fourth National Lottery licence
Spring 2027This study will examine whether the Gambling Commission has designed, implemented and overseen the fourth National Lottery licence effectively
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Department for Transport 2025-26
Published on:This overview examines the DfT’s 2025-26 financial performance, including £41.9 billion of spending and the factors driving budget variances.
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Future of the UK’s digital connectivity networks
Winter 2026/27We will evaluate how DSIT is supporting the development and use of modern digital connectivity networks in the UK.
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Upgrading the electricity transmission network
Published on:Upgrades to the electricity grid are struggling to keep to the government’s Clean Power 2030 schedule, risking higher consumer bills
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Gambling regulation: problem gambling and protecting vulnerable people
Published on:This report examines the extent to which gambling regulation protects people from gambling‑related harms and addresses emerging risks.
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Managing infrastructure projects on nuclear-regulated sites
Published on:This report examines the Ministry of Defence’s management of its large and complex infrastructure projects at nuclear-regulated sites.
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Improving government’s productivity through better cost information
Published on:Government departments often lack insight into what drives cost in individual activities that make up an overall end-to-end service.
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The energy supplier market
Published on:This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.
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Innovation in transport
Published on:Stronger support for innovation in transport sector can unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits.