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This interactive map displays the network of geographies covered by bodies in the criminal justice system, such as the police, courts and probation services.

This map tool map lets you explore where auditors have issued non-standard reports locally in the NHS and local government in England.

Last updated – 20 July 2021 Background The data visualisation below describes changes in English local authorities’ financial circumstances over the last decade.  It updates a number of pieces of analysis originally set out in our 2018 report Financial sustainability of local authorities 2018 and its accompanying data visualisation (2018). It also draws on and updates analysis and findings from our 2016 report Financial sustainability of local authorities: capital expenditure and resourcing and … Read more

Last updated – 01 February 2021 About this tool  Childhood obesity is a worsening problem which successive governments have attempted to address.  In 2018/19, nearly one tenth of 4 to 5 year olds and more than one fifth of 10 to 11 year olds were obese.  Children who are overweight or obese have a higher chance of being … Read more

Explore flood defence data by region or local authority with our interactive map tool.

Last updated – 15 October 2020 Examining transport accessibility to key local services in England About this tool Local public transport provision influences how people can access the services they need, including healthcare, education, employment, leisure and business facilities. The Department for Transport (DfT) and other organisations have identified that investment in local transport supports … Read more

Last updated – 29 July 2020 Introduction to the topic Evidence has shown that high-quality early education and childcare can support children’s development and improve their outcomes. The Department for Education funds three entitlements to free early education and childcare in England: The disadvantage entitlement: 15 hours per week for disadvantaged 2-year-olds The universal entitlement: … Read more

Last updated – 28 May 2020 Introduction to the topic This online publication provides results of a survey we conducted with public sector authorities (authorities) and which forms part of the evidence base of the NAO’s report on Managing PFI assets and services as contracts end. This report provides information on how public authorities manage … Read more

Last updated – 21 October 2019 Introduction to the topic The government introduced the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme to address a fall in property sales following the financial crash of 2008 and the consequent tightening of regulations by the regulatory authorities over the availability of high loan-to-value and high loan-to-income mortgages. The scheme has two … Read more

Last updated – 04 September 2019 Introduction HM Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. It is responsible for supporting the independent judiciary in the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales and for non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In … Read more