The need for new health security infrastructure was first recognised in 2006. At best,
@UKHSA
's Harlow site won't be ready until 2036 – and may cost 500% more than initial estimates.
Read Charles Nancarrow in
@SectorFocus
:
Report⬇️
We’re hiring Senior HR advisor.
You will supporting diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives within our organisation and the implementation of our D&I strategy and supporting action plans.
More 👇
Watch
@BranwenJeffreys
'
@BBCBreakfast
coverage of our report on the expansion of childcare provision across England, and what it means for working parents.
Read the report:
One in five local authorities must increase the number of early-years hours they offer by 20% or more, before September 2025.
Our map shows where English authorities need to expand their childcare provisions, according to
@educationgovuk
data.
Read:
Government says it will provide 85,000 new childcare places by September 2025, and early milestones are on track.
But local authorities aren't confident on future milestones; just 9% of authorities think they can meet
@educationgovuk
's Sept 2025 target.
Government is working quickly to expand early years entitlements for working parents
But in a sector facing financial sustainability challenges, the ambitious timetable could lead to:
👶 lower quality provision
🚶♀️ not enough staff
Watch 👇
Report:
Cardiovascular disease leads to a quarter of all deaths in England.
We are producing a study looking at how effectively government is identifying, preventing, and mitigating the impact of cardiovascular disease on people and the economy.
More ⬇️
🔎 Our evidence session on supporting mobile connectivity has begun
Watch live here:
@NAOorguk
has provided us with maps depicting 4G and 5G coverage across the UK to inform our session. Find out about coverage in your constituency 👇
How can government deliver projects that grow the economy and make a difference to citizens?
We looked at projects like the Millennium Dome, HS1, and the 2012 Olympics to see how major projects can be delivered successfully.
See what we found 👇
We still have openings for senior auditors to work on financial audit. Whether you've only just qualified, or you're a seasoned hand, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply here:
Applications close on 12 May 2024.
Hiring - talented Chartered Accountants who want to help provide accountability for UK taxpayers, and lead key audit work.
Whether newly qualified or experienced, apply for one of our Senior Auditor (Financial Audit) roles here.
Closes 31st January.
Did you know that we produce yearly overviews of information about government departments?
These look at how departments are structured, the biggest challenges they face, and where they spent money.
Find our departmental overviews for 2022-23 here ⬇️
A new financial year means it’s time to look back on the previous one. Never has transparent, timely and clear annual reporting been more important.
But what makes a good annual report?
Our guide shows you good practice for reporting, with real examples.
Good financial reporting on fraud and error is key to good management of fraud and error - we have launched a project where we will consult and set out what good practice looks like.
Government now requires its bodies to estimate the level of fraud and error their material support & distribution schemes experience.
We are developing a guide to help counter-fraud teams understand what good practice is in fraud and error reporting.
Compensation schemes are in the public eye, such as for Windrush & subpostmasters affected by Horizon.
We're talking to those involved in implementing schemes & reviewing our previous reports on government compensation to see what lessons can be learned.