NAO

Risk

England flood protection plans 'lack clarity' in key areas, watchdog warns

Environment Agency on track to meet flood protection defence targets, but many gaps in data remain, says NAO

clock 26 November 2020 • 4 min read

Policy

Defra lacking clear plan for meeting environmental goals, watchdog warns

National Audit Office report urges government to shore-up its plans to protect and enhance the environment

clock 11 November 2020 • 4 min read

Policy

Taps risk running dry within 20 years in parts of England, government warned

Government's spending watchdog warns climate change could devastate water supplies in parts of England unless urgent action taken to reduce demand

clock 25 March 2020 • 3 min read

Energy

Spending watchdog report a "hammer blow" for UK fracking industry

Attempts to establish a fracking industry have made slow progress while costing the UK taxpayer more than £32m, a report from the National Audit Office has found

clock 23 October 2019 • 5 min read

Recycling

A load of rubbish? UK plastics recycling industry under fire

A flurry of stories this week have exposed the chaos at the heart of the UK's plastics recycling system, presenting major risks for businesses

clock 23 October 2018 • 8 min read