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Government must publish its plan for recruiting an additional 6,500 teachers so the sector can understand what this means in practice. We have recommendations on how government can tackle the continuing challenge of teacher recruitment and retention ⤵️ nao.org.uk/reports/teache…

Our recently announced upcoming reports include: • Investigation into energy efficiency installations under the Energy Company Obligation • Police productivity Read more on our work in progress ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progre…

Our new five-year strategy has two clear ambitions: • help to improve the productivity and resilience of public services • support better financial management and reporting in government Read the details here: nao.org.uk/corporate-info…

UKRI has helped to shape and support a successful and research & innovation system in the UK, but there's more it could do to get the most out of the money it invests through grant funding. We have a number of recommendations to UK Research and Innovation to help it maximise value for money ⤵️

Investing in R&I is key to government achieving its complex policy goals. But what does UK Research and Innovation's approach to grant funding teach us about how to promote innovation across the whole of government? Read Charles Nancarrow's Wonkhe article here ⤵️ wonkhe.com/blogs/the-nati…

Wealthy individuals have complex tax affairs, which makes it more difficult for HMRC to identify the tax they owe. HMRC has secured more of the tax due from wealthy people, however further gains are possible. Read our report for more: nao.org.uk/reports/collec…

In 2023-24, HMRC collected £5.2bn in tax revenue from wealthy individuals as a result of its compliance work - up from £2.2bn in 2019-20. This success raises the possibility that non-compliance among the wealthy is greater than previously thought. Read: nao.org.uk/reports/collec…

Our report on violence against women and girls found that there isn't an effective cross-government response in tackling the issue. We welcome today's PAC report, which highlights that fragmented funding is hindering progress. Read our report: nao.org.uk/reports/tackli…

We recently announced an upcoming report on environmental regulation and enforcement. Read the work in progress notice here ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progre…

Over 4,000 children are in proceedings lasting nearly two years or more as of December 2024. Government has more to do to reduce delays in family justice cases. Read our report: nao.org.uk/reports/improv…

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's overseas estate, of around 6,500 properties in 180 countries, is in a deteriorating condition. An estimated £450 million is needed to address Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's maintenance backlog. Read more in our report: nao.org.uk/reports/managi…

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced proposals to ease Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for smaller housebuilding sites. Our 2024 report on the BNG scheme found that it was launched with risks to its long term effectiveness ⤵️ nao.org.uk/reports/implem…

We recently announced an upcoming report on the National Savings and Investments (nsandi) Business Transformation Programme. Find out more here ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progre…

Government isn't sufficiently prepared for the increasing risk of animal disease. Despite some initiatives to improve the situation, more frequent outbreaks of diseases such as bird flu divert focus from strengthening long-term resilience. Our report: nao.org.uk/reports/resili…

'Outbreaks [of animal disease] are occurring most of the time… so there's been less time for strategic prioritisation. And there is no long-term strategy.' Read our report: nao.org.uk/reports/resili… Listen to report director Rich Sullivan-Jones on Radio 4's Farming Today 👇

Contributions from developers support the delivery of vital new infrastructure and affordable housing for local areas. But Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov's current system is falling short in delivering this funding. Read our report: nao.org.uk/reports/improv…

Head of the NAO, Gareth Davies, spoke to BBC Radio 4's Rethink about how the public sector can measure, reform, and improve productivity. Listen to the show here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

We recently announced an upcoming cross-sector report on regulating for growth. Find out more here: nao.org.uk/work-in-progre…

With a rise in complaints about the civil service pension scheme in recent years, many of the 1.7m members struggle to get through to the customer contact centre. Cabinet Office must improve members' experience in the future. Read our report for more: nao.org.uk/reports/invest…

Congratulations to our Director of Digital Insights, Yvonne Gallagher, who was awarded an MBE for services to digital transformation in government. Her work influenced the 2022-25 roadmap for digital & data, and she has championed digital professionals globally.