Government facing challenges in meeting latest smart meter rollout targets – NAO Just 57% of all meters in Great Britain are now smart, according to latest figures. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Keeping UK energy bills down over winter cost almost £40bn, Treasury says Government publishes total of support to homes and businesses between October and March The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
‘Patchy’ delivery of low-traffic schemes may have ended up discouraging cycling New report concludes government is on track to miss its targets to increase levels of cycling and walking The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Tory MPs defeat bid to release Government correspondence on Teesworks inquiry Labour had tabled a Commons motion seeking the release of the documents. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Tories accused of 'extraordinary arrogance' in clash over freeport allegations Labour has lashed out at the Government and demanded that the National Audit Office (NAO) investigates allegations of wrongdoing at the Teesworks site - but the Government says there is "no evidence" of corruption Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Government announces Teesworks panel as Labour brings vote over inquiry decision Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has been calling for the National Audit Office to lead the investigation into the major development. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
UK struggling to convince more people to cycle and ‘unlikely’ to hit key 2025 target, report finds Delivery of active travel schemes been ‘patchy’, public spending watchdog the National Audit Office says The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Targets to boost walking and cycling in England almost certain to be missed Damning report from government spending watchdog criticises Department for Transport’s approach The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Labour brings vote on release of Government correspondence on Teesworks inquiry Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has been questioning why the National Audit Office was not tasked with leading the investigation. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Government set to miss cycling and walking targets – report Delivery of active travel schemes has been ‘patchy’, public spending watchdog the National Audit Office (NAO) said. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Tory mayor calls MP a ‘liar and a coward’ over claims about Teesworks project Ben Houchen dismisses accusations of corruption and and wrongdoing made by Labour MP for Middlesbrough Andy McDonald The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
Michael Gove orders review into corruption allegations at Teesside freeport Investigation of Teesworks project to be led by independent panel of his choosing, not National Audit Office The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
Michael Gove launches independent investigation into Teesworks freeport The Communities Secretary confirmed the probe in a letter to the Conservative mayor for the Tees Valley. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak sparks confusion over investigation into Teesworks freeport Downing Street said it was passing on queries to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
The Week · May 23, 2023 The controversial regeneration of Teesside Steelworks Teesside is at the centre of a growing political row between Labour and Conservatives over the regeneration of a former steelworks site.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2023 Damage to UK image caused by Covid support fraud ‘a blip’ – civil servant The Cabinet Office permanent secretary said he expects the UK’s international reputation to improve after research found a drop in confidence.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023 Landlords ‘profiting from sub-standard housing’ for vulnerable people Watchdog says gaps in regulation are letting landlords offer costly supported accommodation ‘with little or no support’
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Funding and mental health staff retention go ‘hand-in-hand’ – NHS chief NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard told MPs there is a direct link between mental health staff shortages and the funding available.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023 HMRC failing to scrutinise potential tax avoidance by big tech, watchdog warns Surprise first-year windfall suggests stopgap tax measure is being underestimated and may be badly designed
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023 OPINION - If we keep turning a blind eye to fraud it will corrode public trust Buried in a lengthy new audit on public-sector fraud by the National Audit Office is a remarkable detail. It notes that at the time the Department for Business, Energy and Industry Strategy was charged with handling the Bounce Back Loan scheme, it only had two full-time staff working in its…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023 ‘Festival of Brexit’ met radically downgraded predictions for visitor numbers Final evaluation of Unboxed science and arts festival finds it delivered on its economic objectives
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Billions lost to fraud since start of pandemic, watchdog reveals The National Audit Office said that it was ‘very unlikely’ that most of the taxpayers’ money will be recovered
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023 Around £21bn lost to fraud since start of pandemic, says watchdog The National Audit Office said that it was ‘very unlikely’ that most of the taxpayers’ money will be recovered.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023 Bulb bailout may cost UK government billions less than feared, says watchdog National Audit Office estimates bill of £246m for saving energy supplier as result of sharp fall in gas prices
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2023 Decision to redesign Euston HS2 station will cost billions and cause decade of delay, says expert Euston faces a “decade of delay” before the arrival of HS2 high speed trains because of the Government’s disastrous decision to switch station designs, a rail expert has warned.