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The government is implementing new annual climate-related reporting requirements in central government, aiming to improve transparency and accountability.

Our new report has recommendations to support the implementation of these new requirements.

Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/impl...
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Government doesn't know how departments are using consultants, or how much they cost, which could delay ambitions to spend less on external consultants.

Our lessons learned report: www.nao.org.uk/insights/gov...
Good practice guide on working with consultants: www.nao.org.uk/insights/usi...
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Police forces are under growing pressure as crime evolves. This is putting strain on their finances, which may impact services in the long-term. Report director Oliver Lodge spoke to Times Radio: www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"The government designed the [ECO] scheme and it's got to take responsibility".

Report director Joshua Reddaway appeared on You and Yours to discuss the steps the government should take to boost householders’ confidence in energy efficiency schemes.

Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
October 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
It's not enough to just own F-35 fighter jets - the Ministry of Defence needs to make sure they're ready and available to fly.

Tom McDonald spoke to Times Radio about what the MoD needs to do to improve the UK's F-35 programme.

Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
July 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM