National Audit Office

UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds

In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.

Huge sums spent on children's residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog.

The National Audit Office says the site near Weybridge currently has a "very high" risk of failure.

The cost of housing asylum seekers is expected to reach £15.3bn over 10 years, the National Audit Office says.

The government's spending watchdog finds the Home Office has "not led an effective response".

Boris Johnson's pledge to create an extra 20,000 cells spaces is now not expected to be met until 2031.

Taxpayers are facing 23-minute waits for HM Revenue and Customs helplines, according to a report.

A select committee calls for a fresh investigation into deals at freeports including Teesside.

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

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