HS2: update following cancellation of Phase 2
Published on:Government must reset the HS2 programme successfully to avoid repeating past failures and to maximise value for money.
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The National Space Strategy and the role of the UK Space Agency
Published on:Strategic shortcomings are undermining government’s aims to make the UK one of the world’s most innovative and attractive space economies.
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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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Improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children
Published on:Examining whether DfE is achieving value for money through its funding to support the attainment of disadvantaged children in England.
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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.
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The condition and maintenance of local roads in England
Published on:The condition of local roads in England is declining and the backlog to return them to a good state of repair is increasing.
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Progress on the Buckingham Palace Reservicing programme
Published on:A programme to update Buckingham Palace costing £369 million has been well managed to date and demonstrates good practice in numerous areas.
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Efficiency in government procurement of common goods and services
Published on:Public sector bodies could avoid £500 million in costs over five years if they improve how they procure common goods and services.
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The effectiveness of government in tackling homelessness
Published on:Assessing whether DLUHC is working with government departments and local authorities to maximise their ability to tackle homelessness
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DWP customer service
Published on:DWP’s customer service has fallen short of expected standards in recent years, and is letting down some of the most vulnerable in society.
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Government’s general grants schemes
Published on:Government has improved its administration of grants, but it has further to go to optimise the value for money of its schemes.
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Department for Work and Pensions Accounts 2023-24
Published on:Gareth Davies, head of the National Audit Office, has reported on the 2023-24 accounts of the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Reducing the backlog in the Crown Court
Published on:The Crown Court backlog is the highest on record and the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) ambition to reduce the caseload to 53,000 by March 2025 is no longer achievable.
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The UK border: Implementing an effective trade border
Published on:Government has repeatedly changed its plans for introducing full import controls following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
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Implementing statutory biodiversity net gain
Published on:There are risks to the long-term effectiveness of a new policy to make sure developers protect or improve biodiversity
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HMRC customer service
Published on:Customers cumulatively spent 798 years on hold waiting to speak with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in 2022-23.
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Investigation into the Pensions Dashboards Programme
Published on:Capacity and capability issues, including a lack of digital skills, have contributed to delays to government’s Pensions Dashboards Programme.
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Preparations to extend early years entitlements for working parents in England
Published on:Government set an ambitious timetable to expand free childcare; consequently, it’s facing uncertainty on feasibility, costs, and benefits.
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Whole of Government Accounts 2021-22
Published on:The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of the NAO has reported on the Whole of Government Accounts for 2021-22.
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Progress with the merger of the FCO and DFID
Published on:The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has made substantial progress with the merger that created it, although some issues remain.