British Council and FCDO face key decisions over £197 million loan
Published on:The British Council suffered major commercial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring financial support from the FCDO and HM Treasury.
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NAO assesses progress of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme
Published on:The NAO has examined the proposals for restoring the Palace of Westminster and has assessed them against established practice.
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FCDO responds strongly to sudden-onset humanitarian crises despite a challenging global picture
Published on:This report examines FCDO’s response to sudden onset humanitarian crises and whether it is cost effective, as well as future delivery risks.
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Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt soars, NAO finds
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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Royal Family property arrangements vary according to requirements and provider
Published on:Rent and lease arrangements for members of the Royal Family differ depending on why they require accommodation and which organisation provides the property.
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Department for Education must ensure strong relationships with local frontline providers
Published on:The National Audit Office has set out eight recommendations to help strengthen DfE’s oversight of local bodies in education and social care.
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Government adopts novel finance structure for Sizewell C and will need to monitor risks closely
Published on:The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) delivery model for Sizewell C places more risks on taxpayers and consumers.
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Stronger support for innovation in transport sector can unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits
Published on:DfT has strengthened how it supports use of new science and technology, but must establish a clearer risk appetite and provide better support.
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Falling pupil numbers in primary schools requires a coordinated response from DfE, local authorities and academy trusts
Published on:Despite primary school pupil numbers falling since 2018/19, DfE has provided the school sector with limited support to manage the risks.
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Government compensation schemes improve claims process – but overall costs remain uncertain
Published on:Government compensation schemes have made progress identifying claimants and paying out but have more to do to compensate all those eligible.
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Shared ownership is a complex part-buy, part-rent model, not always fully understood by those who enter it
Published on:Shared ownership, now the largest remaining government-supported housing scheme, is a complex arrangement and can cause unexpected fees
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Full rollout of control framework can enable more effective management of government’s financial transactions
Published on:Fully implementing the government’s control framework can enable more effective management of its financial investments.
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Tree planting and peatland restoration schemes show progress – but step-change needed to ensure success
Published on:Defra scheme leads to substantial increase in tree planting and peatland restoration but is losing momentum
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Government has more to do to boost the UK’s resilience to severe space weather
Published on:The government has boosted the UK’s resilience to severe space weather but ongoing issues need to be resolved, an NAO report has found.
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Improvements needed to ensure successful completion of Afghan resettlement programme
Published on:Government must overcome challenges to ensure its programme to resettle thousands of Afghan citizens in the UK is successfully completed.
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Government spends £377 million in 9 months to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe site operating
Published on:This investigation examines the government’s 2025 intervention in British
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UK research infrastructure better reflects national priorities – but university maintenance lags
Published on:The UK’s research infrastructure is better reflecting policy objectives but key projects such as the new supercomputer are causing concern.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail success dependent on better cross-government working and stronger ties to economic strategy
Published on:Northern Powerhouse Rail’s success is dependent on better cross-government working and stronger ties to the government’s economic strategy.
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Museums and galleries boost self-generated income but face risks to their finances
Published on:The 15 museums and galleries sponsored by DCMS increased their total self-generated income, reaching the level achieved before the pandemic.
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Shared Services Strategy unlikely to realise full potential across government
Published on:Government’s Shared Services Strategy still experiencing delays with Cabinet Office governance requiring action.