Almost half of England's councils could face bankruptcy over 4.6bn deficit'Many councils in England face bankruptcy due to an unsustainable £4.6bn deficit; urgent funding reforms are essential.
HMRC legacy systems are taxing in more ways than oneHMRC faces significant remediation costs, with legacy systems driving up expenses by up to 390%, thus delaying modernization efforts.
UK tax administration costs spiralling due to complex system, says watchdogThe UK tax system's complexity is driving up administration costs significantly for both the government and businesses.
Small businesses responsible for 80% of tax evasion, warns watchdogSmall businesses in the UK account for a large portion of tax evasion, costing the government billions annually.
UK tax administration costs spiralling due to complex system, says watchdogThe UK tax system's complexity is driving up administration costs significantly for both the government and businesses.
Small businesses responsible for 80% of tax evasion, warns watchdogSmall businesses in the UK account for a large portion of tax evasion, costing the government billions annually.
UK govt must learn fast and let failing projects die youngThe UK government is urged to utilize technology, especially AI, to enhance economic productivity and public service delivery amid budget constraints.
Threat of cyber-attacks on Whitehall is severe and advancing quickly', NAO saysUK government IT systems are severely vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to significant gaps in cyber-resilience.
NAO blasts UK gov over litany of cyber resilience failuresThe UK government is lagging in achieving its cybersecurity targets, possibly delaying them until 2030.
20,000 extra prison places will be five years late and 4.2bn over budget'Current UK prison expansion plans are severely delayed and underfunded, exacerbating overcrowding issues.
Government urged to improve tech procurement practicesThe UK government has mismanaged technology procurement, wasting taxpayer money and hindering digital transformation efforts.
UK government tech procurement lacks understandingThe UK government lacks thorough technical assessments in its technology procurement processes, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.
UK govt must learn fast and let failing projects die youngThe UK government is urged to utilize technology, especially AI, to enhance economic productivity and public service delivery amid budget constraints.
Threat of cyber-attacks on Whitehall is severe and advancing quickly', NAO saysUK government IT systems are severely vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to significant gaps in cyber-resilience.
NAO blasts UK gov over litany of cyber resilience failuresThe UK government is lagging in achieving its cybersecurity targets, possibly delaying them until 2030.
20,000 extra prison places will be five years late and 4.2bn over budget'Current UK prison expansion plans are severely delayed and underfunded, exacerbating overcrowding issues.
Government urged to improve tech procurement practicesThe UK government has mismanaged technology procurement, wasting taxpayer money and hindering digital transformation efforts.
UK government tech procurement lacks understandingThe UK government lacks thorough technical assessments in its technology procurement processes, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.
UK biz dept overspent by 208M on Post Office IT scandalThe National Audit Office's 'qualified opinion' highlights ongoing issues in Post Office compensation schemes linked to the Horizon IT scandal.
NAO warns that UK government doesn't know how vulnerable its IT systems areThe UK government faces a severe and rapidly advancing cyber threat, with critical gaps in cyber resilience and staffing shortages in security roles.
NAO calls for 'cross-government' revamp of IT procurement to improve 'big tech' project outcomes | Computer WeeklyThe NAO recommends improving government procurement from big tech to save costs and enhance efficiency.
Tory plan for 20,000 new jail places will be years late and 4bn over budget' reportBoris Johnson's prison expansion plan is significantly delayed and over budget, presenting a future capacity shortfall and raised costs.
Plan to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track'The £200 million rescue package for NHS dentistry is unlikely to meet its targets due to slow progress, systemic issues, and lack of ambition.
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250mOutstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to over £250 million, raising concerns about the system’s effectiveness in supporting carers.
Asylum chaos as RAF sites and Bibby Stockholm barge to cost more than hotelsHigh costs for housing asylum seekers on RAF sites and bargeGovernment spending millions on new sites with delayed implementation
Tory plan for 20,000 new jail places will be years late and 4bn over budget' reportBoris Johnson's prison expansion plan is significantly delayed and over budget, presenting a future capacity shortfall and raised costs.
Plan to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track'The £200 million rescue package for NHS dentistry is unlikely to meet its targets due to slow progress, systemic issues, and lack of ambition.
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250mOutstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to over £250 million, raising concerns about the system’s effectiveness in supporting carers.
Asylum chaos as RAF sites and Bibby Stockholm barge to cost more than hotelsHigh costs for housing asylum seekers on RAF sites and bargeGovernment spending millions on new sites with delayed implementation
Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdogAccess to NHS dental care is deteriorating, with the National Audit Office warning that recovery plans are failing and treatment availability is declining.
Home Office 'cut corners' buying 15m migrant campThe Home Office made poor decisions in acquiring a contaminated site for asylum seekers under pressure to end hotel use.
Tory pair backed rushed and misjudged' asylum site purchase, watchdog saysThe rushed purchase of the Northeye site for asylum accommodation, led by Tories, has resulted in excessive costs and significant contamination issues.
Home Office 'cut corners' buying 15m migrant campThe Home Office made poor decisions in acquiring a contaminated site for asylum seekers under pressure to end hotel use.
Tory pair backed rushed and misjudged' asylum site purchase, watchdog saysThe rushed purchase of the Northeye site for asylum accommodation, led by Tories, has resulted in excessive costs and significant contamination issues.
Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missedUK government risks missing cladding removal deadline of 2035 without faster progress in identifying and remediating dangerous buildings.
Large supplies of military gear Britain sent to Ukraine were 'due to be scrapped or replaced' anyway, report saysThe UK donated aging military equipment to Ukraine while committing $10.2 billion, prioritizing clearing old stockpiles.
Training Ukrainian troops constrains' British army's own training, watchdog warnsUK military support for Ukraine is significantly impacting its own troops' training capabilities.
The Guardian view on the future of public transport: time to invest and think big | EditorialThe NAO's report criticizes the Conservative government's handling of HS2, warning that cutting the northern leg may harm rail capacity.