Local bus services in England still declining despite investment – report National Audit Office questions viability of many routes, with half of all operator income from public subsidy

Local bus services in England still declining despite investment – report

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Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would be likely to struggle to cope with one, warns #Parliament’s #NationalAuditOffice (NAO). #AnimalandPlantHealthAgency #Defra #VeterinaryMedicinesDirectorate
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Taxpayers left with 'eyewatering' bill after Tories botched prison building plan Taxpayers are set to pay £4billion more than expected to build new prison places after the Tories botched their plans, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has warned

#NationalAuditOffice latest report on more financial fallout from last Tory CoS Government.
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PFI deals 'costing taxpayers billions' Financing schools and hospitals privately is much more expensive than a public alternative, report finds.

' #Financing projects like schools & hospitals #Privately COST taxpayers BILLIONS of pounds MORE than #PublicSector alternatives, #NationalAuditOffice says! The #NAO report found #PFIProjects will COST TAXPAYERS a further £199BILLION by 2040s!'
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A planning and spending framework that enables long-term value for money - NAO insight We have drawn on our published work, programme of consultation, and collaboration with officials and stakeholders to provide useful insights.

Looking for some pre-budget reading? Colleagues at the #NationalAuditOffice have just published lessons learned for planning and spending across government www.nao.org.uk/insights/a-p...

Department for Work & Pensions 2023-24 - NAO overview This report has been produced to provide an introduction to DWP and the NAO’s examination of its spending and performance in 2023-24.

Great overview of the Department for Work & Pensions from #NationalAuditOffice

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Ministry of Defence 2023-24 - NAO overview The Ministry of Defence spent £49 billion in 2023-24 in support of its priorities to protect the UK and promote UK national interests globally.

Over the next few weeks the #NationalAuditOffice will be publishing overviews of spending and priorities for government departments. Starting today with #defence

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