The Latest Breaking News from The National Audit Office

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.

Senior Tory Robert Jenrick says it’s ‘about time Prince Andrew took himself off to live in private’ as ‘the public are sick of him’

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.

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively