The Latest Breaking News from The National Audit Office

"We found it very difficult to get any straight answers at all," said a former member of parliament.

Britain’s flagship home insulation programme has received a damning verdict from the National Audit Office. Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, tens of thousands of households have been left with faulty or even dangerous installations. It’s a result, the auditors say, of weak oversight, poor skills and confused accountability.

The National Audit Office says local authority spending rose from £1.6 billion in the year ending March 2020 to £3.1 billion four years later.

Editorial: Leaked files show public funds may have supported private deals. This corrodes public life. The National Audit Office should investigate

Ministers said to be considering a ‘range’ of options after hotel protests and high court ruling – but choices are limited

The ‘full mission capable rate’ – an aircraft’s ability to carry out all its required missions – was only around a third of the target

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit Office said.

Services have been reduced and passenger numbers are below pre-coronavirus levels, a report by the National Audit Office said.

The announcement is part of a new national security strategy.