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Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer’s allowance penalties, audit shows

Campaigners say NAO report shows impact of DWP staffing decisions and failure to address flaws in benefit’s design

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt up by £100 million since 2018

Historic overpayments have led to many carers unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Prison population in England and Wales set to exceed 100,000 by 2029

Rising prosecutions, higher maximum sentences and soaring number of people on remand driving growth from 86,000 today

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024

Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdog

National Audit Office finds ‘significant uncertainty’ as to whether pledge for extra 1.5m treatments will be fulfilled

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

NHS sees fewer new dental patients after ‘recovery’ plan – report

The previous government set out plans to boost NHS dentistry services in England.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Spending watchdog refuses to sign off ‘inadequate’ public sector accounts

A lack of clarity on local government spending due to a backlog in audits led to an unprecedented decision by the National Audit Office.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Spending watchdog disclaims UK government accounts for first time ever

THE UK’s spending watchdog has disclaimed the UK Government accounts for the first time ever ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

Watchdog refuses to sign off UK public sector accounts over unreliable data

National Audit Office ‘disclaims’ accounts because of shortcomings in auditing of English local authorities

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

Government ‘has more to do’ to ensure transparency among officials – watchdog

The National Audit Office said only 40% of public bodies required all staff to declare interests annually.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Home Office spends £15m on 'contaminated' old prison for asylum accomodation

The Home Office spent £15 million buying a derelict prison contaminated with asbestos amid political pressure to stop housing migrants in hotels,…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024