Summer 2022
Tackling local air quality breaches
This study will examine government’s approach to clean air and how effectively it is tackling breaches of local air quality limits.
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Summer 2022
Improving the UK’s science capability for managing animal diseases
This report will examine the redevelopment of the Weybridge animal health site.
Summer 2022
Measuring and reporting public sector greenhouse gas emissions
This study will look at how the public sector measures and report on carbon emissions.
Summer 2022
Value of Accounting Officer Assessments for Government programmes
It is almost five years since HM Treasury introduced the requirement for a department’s Accounting Officer to personally review its major projects and programmes against four criteria – regularity, propriety, feasibility and value for money – and to publish a summary. These are known as Accounting Officer assessments. This review will look at: how well … Read more
Summer 2022
The energy supplier market
This investigation will examine the exit of suppliers from the energy market
Summer 2022
Investigation into evaluating innovation in children’s social care
This investigation explores how the Department for Education uses evaluation to inform decision-making.
Summer 2022
The Transpennine Route Upgrade
This study will assess whether the Department for Transport and Network Rail’s arrangements are set up to successfully deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Summer 2022
The Creation of the UK Infrastructure Bank
This study will focus on the initial set up and early stages of development of the UK Infrastructure Bank.
Summer 2022
Sport participation
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible for maximising participation in sport and physical activity. It is supported in this role by Sport England, an arm’s length body of DCMS, which aims to grow grassroots sport and help get more people active. During the past decade DCMS and Sport England’s approach has evolved through … Read more
Summer 2022
Managing central government property
This report will consider how well placed the Cabinet Office is to oversee and manage central government property effectively.
Summer 2022
Developing workforce skills for a strong economy
This study will consider whether government has an effective approach to supporting the development of workforce skills in England.
Summer 2022
Progress combating fraud
Fraud against both businesses and individuals is a serious and growing problem in the UK. The Home Office (the Department) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) are responsible for delivering many of the government’s objectives on combatting fraud. The Home Office is also developing a new Fraud Action Plan. This study will assess the effectiveness … Read more
Summer 2022
Covid-19 employment support schemes follow up
This report will cover how later phases of the Covid-19 employment support schemes were implemented.
Summer 2022
Electronic monitoring
Electronic monitoring (‘tagging”) allows the police, courts, probation, and immigration services to monitor an offender’s location and compliance with court orders and take action as necessary. In 2017, we examined The new generation electronic monitoring programme. HM Prison & Probation Service recently decided to suspend development of a new IT system intended to allow bodies … Read more
Autumn 2022
The Affordable Homes Programme since 2015
This report will assess the progress of government’s Affordable Homes Programme.
Autumn 2022
Improving operational services in government
This report will provide insight into some of the key operational issues for people managing services in government.
Autumn 2022
Introducing Integrated Care Systems
This report will examine progress in establishing Integrated Care Systems in England.
Autumn 2022
Demystifying corporate finance for the public sector
This insight product will help to demystify corporate finance for senior staff working with corporate finance specialists
Autumn 2022
Decarbonising the power sector
This report will examine how BEIS is set up to achieve power sector decarbonisation while maintaining security of electricity supply.
Autumn 2022
Supporting vulnerable adolescents
Adolescents who are exposed to dangers such as substance abuse, criminality, and exploitation, both inside and outside the family, are at greater risk of adverse outcomes. These may include severe mental health difficulties, homelessness, physical or mental harm, periods of not being in education, employment or training, and contact with the criminal justice system. Addressing … Read more
Autumn 2022
DWP employment support: The Restart Scheme
This report will consider the performance of DWP’s Restart Scheme so far.
Winter 2022/23
BBC Digital
The BBC has an ambition of extracting more value from its online presence and sees accelerating digital as essential to its success. To achieve this, the BBC is undertaking a digital transformation. The BBC is also seeking to enhance its digital portfolio, which includes iPlayer, Sounds, News and Sports. Our report will assess whether … Read more
Winter 2022/23
The Court Reform Programme – progress review
This report will examine HM Courts & Tribunals Service’s progress in implementing its court reform programme.