Autumn 2020
Terminating the Magnox contract
Follow up report assessing the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s performance in managing the renegotiated contract to decommission 12 nuclear sites.
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Autumn 2020
Increasing the number of ventilators available to the NHS in response to COVID-19
In our previous report Overview of the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic we signalled our intention to report on how government has managed risks created by its response to the crisis, including with respect to procurement and supply chains for items such as ventilators. This new investigation will set out the facts about the government’s efforts to rapidly increase the number of … Read more
Autumn 2020
Managing colleges’ financial sustainability
There are around 250 further education colleges and sixth-form colleges in England. Between them, they educate and train over 2 million learners, in a wide range of academic and vocational subjects. Colleges form an important part of the local and national education infrastructure. They are autonomous bodies, free to make their own educational and financial … Read more
Autumn 2020
Bounce Back Loan Scheme
In our previous report Overview of the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic we signalled our intention to report on how government has managed the risks created by its response to the crisis. This new investigation will look at the government’s Bounce Back Loan Scheme. It will describe the scheme’s purpose and how it functions; performance to date; and … Read more
Autumn 2020
Improving bus services in England
In 2019, buses accounted for over 50% of public transport journeys in England outside London, and they are particularly important for people on lower incomes. The majority of local buses are commercial services but central and local public funding support shows their importance to the wider economy and society. The Department for Transport has a … Read more
Autumn 2020
The UK border: preparedness for the end of the transition period
On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU). There is now a transition period until the end of 2020 while the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements. The current rules on trade, travel and business for the UK and EU continue to apply during the transition period. The government is … Read more
Autumn 2020
Implementing employment support schemes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Our study considers HM Revenue & Customs’ and HM Treasury’s implementation of the schemes so far.
Autumn 2020
Improving Broadband
The government has made broadband internet provision a policy priority, citing significant benefits to the UK economy. In 2010 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport launched its Superfast Broadband programme to support the roll out of high speed internet (download speeds of at least 24Mbps) to the hardest to reach areas in the … Read more
Autumn 2020
The production and distribution of cash
The use of cash has declined in recent years, as many people have increasingly turned to alternative payment methods. The study will examine how well public authorities are overseeing and managing the cash system. It will cover the roles of HM Treasury, the Bank of England, the Royal Mint, the Payment Systems Regulator and the … Read more
Autumn 2020
Investigation into the free school meals voucher scheme
On 31 March 2020, as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department for Education launched a voucher scheme to help give the 1.4 million children in England eligible for free school meals continued access to meals while they were not attending school. Schools joining the scheme can order shopping vouchers worth £15 … Read more
Autumn 2020
Supplying the NHS and adult social care sector with personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital for preventing and controlling the spread of infection in health and care settings. It needs to be readily available, effective and supported by clear guidance covering the circumstances of its use. In our report Overview of the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic we signal an intention to report on how government has managed risks created by its response to the crisis, including with respect … Read more
Late 2020
Childhood obesity
One in five children aged 11 are obese, and the proportion of 10-11-year-old children classified as obese increased from 17.5% to 20.1% between 2006-07 and 2017-18. Obesity often results in lower life expectancy and a higher chance of suffering from cancer, diabetes and other health problems. NHS England estimates that the NHS spent £6.1bn on … Read more
Late 2020
Government procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic
This report will set out the scale of COVID-19-related procurement, how rules have changed and the management of associated risks.
Winter 2020/21
Protecting and supporting the vulnerable during lockdown
The study will evaluate how effectively government identified and met the needs of vulnerable people.