Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions will be a colossal challenge for the UK and one that will require all parts of government to work together. The NAO has audited numerous cross-government projects and programmes in the past, ranging from the 2012 Olympics to preparations for EU Exit. This experience has given us a deep […]
This report examines whether government’s arrangements for decommissioning AGR nuclear power stations will lead to better value for money.
This report examines the strategic management of the Environmental Land Management scheme.
The NAO is publishing a suite of Departmental Overviews, one for each government department and a selection of cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons Select Committees and Members of Parliament.
This report examines how far the Ministry of Defence has embedded environmental sustainability in estate management, procurement, governance and policy-making.
In September 2021, the NAO hosted a virtual seminar From COVID-19 to Net Zero: How can regulation respond to change? It was an opportunity to hear from thought leaders in regulatory policy and practice on adapting to change in challenging times. Regulation in the UK has entered a period of considerable change, from EU Exit […]
This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.
This report sets out the landscape of oil and gas decommissioning.
This report examines how HM Treasury and HMRC manage tax measures that have an impact on the environment.
This report evaluates whether government’s approach to managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion is achieving value for money.
This report examines how government has set itself up to deliver its long-term environmental goals.
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This report examines how effectively Ofgem has used electricity network price controls to protect consumers and achieve government’s environmental goals.
This report examines the performance, implementation, procurement and management of the Green Homes Grant scheme.
This Overview summarises the Department’s responsibilities on how it spends its money and its key developments of work.
This report identifies lessons from the management and performance of the packaging recycling obligation system.
This report examines Defra’s approach to developing the Future Farming and Countryside Programme.
This report examines the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s progress in rolling out smart meters.
This report examines the effectiveness of regulations to ensure that food is safe and is what it says it is.
This report sets out the facts about the government’s support of shale gas development in England.