#public-accounts-committee

#public-accounts-committee

Emergency measures, including housing prisoners in police cells, are in response to severe overcrowding in UK jails.

Operation Safeguard, activated by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, highlights the crisis in the UK's prison system and the financial burden on the government.

Angela Kerins' experience with the Dáil public accounts committee highlighted the need for balance between institutional accountability and the rights of private citizens.

The rise in homelessness is straining local authorities' finances, with emergency accommodation costs soaring.

HMRC's digital services are insufficient to support taxpayers with complex affairs, leading to significant issues and frustrations.

The Department for Education will enhance oversight on not-for-profit contracts to prevent hidden profits by suppliers.

Major long-term investment is needed in health, defense, and nuclear sectors.

Government criticized for lack of forward thinking, group-think culture, and poor infrastructure.