Public Accounts Committee

We've published our report: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Severe challenges lie in the way of turning UK research into successful commercial ventures. We're calling for more action across government to create a unified response to these challenges. Read more 👇

Our new report finds that HMRC doesn’t know how many UK billionaires pay tax—or how much. Billions of pounds are at stake. We’re calling for a clear plan to close the gap and ensure the wealthiest in society pay the tax they owe. Find out more ⬇️

Last week, we heard from top @FCDOGovUK officials on the cost of maintaining the Department's overseas estate and Overseas Development Assistance. Nick Dyer, Second Permanent Under-Secretary, told us how the world struggles to meet the cost of humanitarian aid 👇

We've published our report: Government’s use of private finance for infrastructure We're calling for better risk management, clearer financing models, and a central database for private finance use. Read the full report 👇

The teacher workforce crisis demands urgent action. We believe @educationgovuk lacks a clear plan to recruit and retain teachers. Government must ensure the pledge for 6,500 more teachers will really address nationwide shortages. Find out more ⬇️

Yesterday, we heard from Duncan Watson, CEO of MyCSP, on the challenges of recruiting and retaining staff since the announcement of the Civil Service (CS) pension contract transitioning to Capita 👇

Yesterday, the @CommonsDefence Committee questioned senior @DefenceHQ officials over the Equipment Plan, following up on findings from our session in April👇

The Home Office failed to protect migrant care workers from exploitation under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. The department also doesn't understand the extent to which people are complying with the terms of their visa and leaving the UK when they should. Find out more ⬇️

More than half of jobcentres are cutting jobseeker support due to staff shortages. Our report finds that the Government’s long-term ambition of achieving an employment rate of 80% is likely to be very challenging. Read the full report 👇

"Better integration of T-levels into our education system opens up new opportunities for students to broaden their horizons and gain access to the many world-leading industries our country has to offer." Our Chair, @Clifton_BrownG, writes for FE News 👇 fenews.co.uk/exclusive/from…

Earlier this week, our Chair @Clifton_BrownG held an Estimates Day debate on the @DefenceHQ spending plans. During the debate, Sir Geoffrey highlighted the urgent need to improve defence housing to make joining the armed forces a more attractive option 👇

Government needs to articulate its plan to overcome the significant challenges that remain in its introduction of T Levels qualifications. Find out more ⬇️

There is a lack of clarity on how goals around economic growth and net zero are balanced by Government. We're calling for greater transparency on the factors @biztradegovuk considers when supporting industry 📢 Read our report: Supporting the UK’s priority industry sectors 👇

The Government hasn’t done enough to make sure those affected by the Post Office scandal have applied for compensation. We've published a report into @biztradegovuk 📗 Read more 👇

Tomorrow, the @HouseofCommons will hold a debate on the @DefenceHQ spending plans, led by our chair, @Clifton_BrownG Watch live from approx 3pm, Wednesday 25 June 📆 Learn more 👇

Our session looking into improving family court services for children has started 👇 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/4a…

We are extremely disappointed that the @DefenceHQ have not published a public spending plan since November 2022 The Department must set out how it will update Parliament on its equipment procurement and support plans Read our report: Future of the Defence Equipment plan 👇

The Government urgently needs a plan to help many local authorities escape the financially precarious position they are in. Read our report ⬇️