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Home Office 'cut corners' buying 15m migrant camp

The 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 says

The 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 camp

The 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 says

The rushed purchase of the Northeye site for asylum accommodation, led by Tories, has resulted in excessive costs and significant contamination issues.
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Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

UK 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 says

The 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 warns

UK military support for Ukraine is significantly impacting its own troops' training capabilities.

Small businesses responsible for 80% of tax evasion, warns watchdog

Small businesses in the UK account for a large portion of tax evasion, costing the government billions annually.

The Guardian view on the future of public transport: time to invest and think big | Editorial

The NAO's report criticizes the Conservative government's handling of HS2, warning that cutting the northern leg may harm rail capacity.
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UK to pay at least 370m to Rwanda for asylum deal, watchdog says

The UK will pay at least £370m to Rwanda for relocating asylum seekers, with additional £150,000 per person over five years.
Legal challenges have hindered the scheme to send individuals to Rwanda, with critics labeling it a national scandal.

Asylum chaos as RAF sites and Bibby Stockholm barge to cost more than hotels

High costs for housing asylum seekers on RAF sites and barge
Government spending millions on new sites with delayed implementation

UK to pay at least 370m to Rwanda for asylum deal, watchdog says

The UK will pay at least £370m to Rwanda for relocating asylum seekers, with additional £150,000 per person over five years.
Legal challenges have hindered the scheme to send individuals to Rwanda, with critics labeling it a national scandal.

Asylum chaos as RAF sites and Bibby Stockholm barge to cost more than hotels

High costs for housing asylum seekers on RAF sites and barge
Government spending millions on new sites with delayed implementation
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National scandal' as shock report reveals Rwanda plan costs to top 500m

Rishi Sunak's deportation plan to Rwanda will cost over 500m
Government pays Rwanda 370m with additional 120m for relocating 300 asylum seekers

UK government is not prepared for climate disasters, says spending watchdog

The UK government is not adequately prepared for climate disasters such as droughts and floods.
The government does not have clearly defined targets or an effective strategy to make the UK resilient to extreme weather.
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