Venture capital funds injected by government into young companies can provide benefit to them, allowing them to raise finance not available through conventional means and to grow. But so far the funds have not been managed as a programme and lack a robust framework of objectives to measure performance, according to a report published by […]
In a report published today, the National Audit Office has found that the Post Office Network Change Programme has largely met its targets and complied with the undertakings given by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. However, the implementation of some of the new Outreach services, planned for 500 locations where conventional post […]
This report examines government’s implementation of COVID-19 employment support schemes.
Electricity cannot be stored economically in large quantities, and electricity supply and demand throughout the UK must therefore be balanced on a second by second basis. As System Operator, National Grid is responsible for doing this, and it uses a variety of mechanisms which are collectively known as Balancing Services.
This report looks at the set-up of the UK infrastructure Bank, including HM Treasury’s planning before launch.
The National Audit Office and the Audit Commission have today called for public bodies to work together much more effectively than they currently do to maximise savings from procurement activities.
This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.
This report examines the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s progress in rolling out smart meters.
All three projects examined by the NAO have experienced significant delays stemming from a range of problems.
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS’s) free face-to-face advice for people struggling with debt has helped more people than planned, at slightly less than the planned cost per person, and is highly regarded by those that use it. However, demand is now outstripping capacity.
This report examines government’s progress with its programme of trade negotiations since the UK’s departure from the EU.
This report examines the extent to which the regulation of private renting supports DLUHC’s aim to ensure fairness for renters.
This investigation looks at the British Business Bank’s approval of Greensill Capital’s access to government business support schemes.
This impacts case study shows how we worked with departments to provide input to their drafting of accountability, assurance and evaluation frameworks, resulting in wider consultation and a more robust system.
It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF.
This report examines whether government has an effective approach to enhancing workforce skills.
The National Audit Office has today published its second report on whistleblowing. The NAO’s first report reviewed whistleblowing policies from 39 bodies, including its own, against good practice.
Initiatives to reduce the administrative burdens of complying with regulations have helped improve business perceptions of the government’s approach to regulation but businesses have not reported a reduction in the time taken to comply with regulations. The Administrative Burdens Reduction Programme aims to reduce by a quarter by 2010 the cost to businesses of complying […]