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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Resilience of the food supply chain to disruptions
Published on:The government must engage more with households, communities and industry to strengthen the food supply chain’s resilience to shocks.
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Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Accounts 2025-26
Published on:The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its 2025-26 accounts, containing the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (C&AG) audit opinion.
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Accounts 2025-26
Published on:The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on Defra’s 2025-26 financial statements.
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Regulating water, energy and broadband to protect consumers in vulnerable circumstances
Published on:The report examined how Ofcom, Ofwat and Ofgem support consumers in vulnerable circumstances and whether they can get the help they need from their providers
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Sizewell C
Published on:This report assesses the implications of the Sizewell C construction deal for taxpayers, electricity consumers, and investors.
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The Nature for Climate Fund
Published on:Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund has helped boost tree planting and peatland restoration but work is now needed to maintain momentum
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Environmental regulation
Published on:This NAO report focuses on how Defra and the regulators carry out their duties in practice and sets out recommendations for them to consider.
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Implementation of climate-related reporting in central government annual reports
Published on:This National Audit Office report examines the progress central government has made implementing TCFD-aligned reporting in annual reports.
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Accounts 2024-25
Published on:The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on Defra’s 2024-25 financial statements.
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Energy efficiency installations under the Energy Company Obligation
Published on:Weak controls and oversight blamed for faulty home installations under energy efficiency scheme, affecting tens of thousands of households.
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Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Accounts 2024-25
Published on:The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on DESNZ’s 2024-25 financial statements.
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UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Published on:This report reviews the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and its progress to date, as well as reviewing future risks and potential difficulties.
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Resilience to animal diseases
Published on:Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, the NAO finds.
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Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector
Published on:This report examines water regulators effectiveness in ensuring the nation’s future water supply and attracting necessary investments.
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Public chargepoints for electric vehicles
Published on:Public electric vehicle chargepoint installations are on track, but government needs to make sure they are located in the right places.
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Energy bills support: an update
Published on:Energy bills support successfully protected many people and businesses during 2022 and 2023 from rising energy prices.
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Decommissioning Sellafield: managing risks from the nuclear legacy
Published on:Sellafield nuclear site is not yet achieving value for money due to concerns over project management, the pace of delivery and staffing.
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The Farming and Countryside Programme
Published on:The Farming and Countryside Programme aims to reform English farming. The stakes are high for food production, farm viability and the environment.
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Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage programme
Published on:Government says carbon capture technology is ‘essential’ to achieving net zero. The government doesn’t have a credible alternative pathway.